The aim of this review was to update knowledge about the prevalence of periodontitis in
Latin America and the Caribbean. A critical review of was performed of all cross-sectional or …

Robust epidemiological data allow for logical interventions taken in the interest of public
health. Dental caries is a major public health problem driven by increased sugar …

In situations where breastfeeding is impractical, milk formulas have emerged as the primary
choice for infant nutrition. Numerous global studies have scrutinized the fluoride content in …

Background We aimed to explore saliva microbiome alterations in dental fluorosis
population. Methods The prevalence of dental fluorosis was examined in 957 college …

Developmental defects of enamel (DDEs) are widely observed in children and are related to
the appearance of dental caries, malocclusion, tooth sensitivity, and unfavorable esthetic …

Objective: The main objective was to investigate the association of household food
insecurity (HFI) with child oral health. A secondary objective was to explore potential dietary …

In recent decades, the increase in fluoride exposure has raised the numbers of dental
fluorosis in fluoridated and non-fluoridated communities In Ecuador, but the last national …

In Ecuador, national epidemiological surveys have not been updated; however, some
regional studies in the northern areas of the country still report a high prevalence of dental …

Objective. Dental caries remains a prevalent disease worldwide. Several epidemiological
studies have shown that it affects the oral health of the pediatric population, and the …

There is a lack of population-based surveys on oral health in Jilin province. Accordingly, this
study aimed to understand the oral health status of 12-year-old children in Jilin province …