The aim of this study was to identify risk determinants leading to early childhood caries
(ECC) and visible plaque (VP) in toddlers. Data for mother-child pairs participating in the …

Objective To investigate the occurrence of developmental defects of enamel (DDE) in the
primary teeth of children aged 24‐36 months and their association with early‐life events …

The risk of dental caries seems to be greater in the presence of developmental defects of
enamel (DDE). The aim was to determine whether the presence of DDE in the primary teeth …

Background: Developmental defects of enamel (DDE) are frequently encountered in primary
and permanent teeth, yet their etiology is not completely known. Enamel hypoplasia is …

A cohort study was conducted to evaluate oral microbial diversity among toddlers aged 12–
24 months, and to describe the dynamic processes of colonization, development, and …

Aim This was to explore the association between dental caries and body mass index (BMI)
by conducting a cross-sectional study of a sample of preschool children from a major Greek …

The purpose of this article was to conduct a systematic review of studies that used the life
course approach to evaluate the association between factors experienced in early life and …

Background Early childhood caries (ECC) is a serious public health problem in China. Few
studies, however, have described the incidence of ECC in China. The purpose of this study …

Objectives Early childhood caries (ECC) is a serious health public problem that affects a
large proportion of children in China. This study aimed to assess risk factors for the …

The aim of this study was to assess the association between weight status and ΔDMFS
among 12-year-old schoolchildren from South Brazil. A total of 801 12-year-old …