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Oral Health Promotion in Paediatric Population (Volume II)
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Oral Health Promotion in Paediatric Population (Volume II)

A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Dentistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2023) | Viewed by 2530

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Gajanan Kulkarni

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Guest Editor
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1X3, Canada
Interests: pediatric dentistry

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The aims of this Special Issue are to document the various models employed for the promotion of oral health in the pediatric population, with a focus on the early years. The publications will describe whether these health promotion efforts are geared towards specific populations, specific age groups, whether they are delivered as part of a public health effort or directed towards individual families. Any research that documents the effectiveness of those models will be welcome. Academics with novel research proposals in this area can submit their approved research proposals. Systematic reviews of published research in this area will also be considered. Lastly, commentaries on efforts to have local public health authorities adopt oral health promotion as a part of mother–child health promotion will also be considered.

Prof. Dr. Gajanan Kulkarni
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Children is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • oral health promotion
  • infant oral health
  • childhood oral health
  • disease prevention
  • oral health education
  • public health policy

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Dentist Mothers’ Attitudes, Challenges and Facilitators in the Oral Health Promotion of Their Young Children
by Damla Akşit-Bıçak
Children 2024, 11(1), 59; https://doi.org/10.3390/children11010059 - 31 Dec 2023
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Twice daily parental supervised brushing (PSB) is recommended for the effective oral hygiene of children with toothpaste including fluoride. This cross-sectional study aimed to identify dentist mothers’ attitudes, challenges, and facilitators in the oral health promotion of their young children. An online questionnaire [...] Read more.
Twice daily parental supervised brushing (PSB) is recommended for the effective oral hygiene of children with toothpaste including fluoride. This cross-sectional study aimed to identify dentist mothers’ attitudes, challenges, and facilitators in the oral health promotion of their young children. An online questionnaire was prepared and distributed to dentists via e-mail with a link to the form. Of all the mothers, 46.50% started brushing their children’s teeth after the eruption of the first primary teeth. Nearly 50% of the mothers thought that they should brush their children’s teeth until at least the age of 7–8 years old. In terms of the main barriers to toothbrushing, 52.9% said children could fall asleep at home or in the car, while 27.5% of all mothers reported being tired as the main barrier to toothbrushing. Although dentist mothers have sufficient knowledge to promote oral and dental health, they do not always have ideal attitudes and behaviors and they may encounter various barriers regarding themselves and their children in practical applications. Providing oral care for young children goes beyond ‘knowledge’ and is sometimes ‘challenging’; however, it could be ‘possible’ by developing and implementing the most appropriate solution strategies suitable for each unique family and child. Full article
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Oral Health Behaviors for Young Low-Income Urban Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Analysis
by Molly A. Martin, Vyshiali Sundararajan, Nadia Ochoa, John Dziak, Michael Berbaum, Helen H. Lee, David M. Avenetti, Tong Zhang, Anna Sandoval, Javier Torres and Andy Wu
Children 2023, 10(8), 1329; https://doi.org/10.3390/children10081329 - 01 Aug 2023
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This research assessed oral health behaviors changes in urban families with young children during the stay-at-home period of the COVID-19 pandemic (Nov 2020–August 2021). Survey data on oral health behaviors were collected in homes at three points before COVID-19, and via phone during [...] Read more.
This research assessed oral health behaviors changes in urban families with young children during the stay-at-home period of the COVID-19 pandemic (Nov 2020–August 2021). Survey data on oral health behaviors were collected in homes at three points before COVID-19, and via phone during COVID-19. A subset of parents and key informants from clinics and social service agencies completed in-depth interviews via video/phone. Of the 387 parents invited, 254 completed surveys in English or Spanish (65.6%) during COVID-19. Fifteen key informant interviews (25 participants) and 21 family interviews were conducted. The mean child age was 4.3 years. Children identified as mainly Hispanic (57%) and Black race (38%). Parents reported increased child tooth brushing frequency during the pandemic. Family interviews highlighted changes in family routines that impacted oral health behaviors and eating patterns, suggesting less optimal brushing and nutrition. This was linked to changed home routines and social presentability. Key informants described major disruptions in oral health services, family fear, and stress. In conclusion, the stay-at-home period of the COVID-19 pandemic was a time of extreme routine change and stress for families. Oral health interventions that target family routines and social presentability are important for families during times of extreme crisis. Full article
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