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Portuguese Parents' Literacy on Ankyloglossia. 葡萄牙父母对纯正语的读写能力。

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JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN Pub Date : 2026-05-15

Beatriz Martins, Bárbara Cunha, Eduardo Costa, Inês Nunes, Ana Margarida Esteves, Maria Teresa Xavier, Ana Luísa Costa, Ana Daniela Soares

{"title":"Portuguese Parents' Literacy on Ankyloglossia.","authors":"Beatriz Martins, Bárbara Cunha, Eduardo Costa, Inês Nunes, Ana Margarida Esteves, Maria Teresa Xavier, Ana Luísa Costa, Ana Daniela Soares","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To evaluate Portuguese parents' knowledge about ankyloglossia, examine how it may affect child development, and describe diagnostic and treatment practices of the condition. Methods: During March 2025, a 6-section multiple-choice questionnaire, based on an Australian study, assessed Portuguese parents' knowledge of ankyloglossia both in person at a university pediatric dental clinic and online. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, using Fisher's exact tests with Monte Carlo simulations. Results: This study collected 259 valid responses, predominantly from the central region of Portugal (76.1%). More than half of the participants (58.7%) were familiar with the term \"ankyloglossia\", primarily associating it with issues in speech (91.4%), chewing (70.8%) and breastfeeding (66.1%). The main source of information about ankyloglossia was healthcare professionals (77.9%). Approximately one-fifth of participants (20.1%) had a child diagnosed with ankyloglossia. Diagnoses were typically based on professional opinion, breastfeeding difficulties and tongue appearance, with physicians, dentists, speech therapists and lactation consultants being the primary diagnosticians. Surgical treatment, mainly laser frenectomy, was performed in 88.5% of cases, with significant involvement from dentists and speech therapists. Parents reported high satisfaction with treatment outcomes and the information provided. Conclusion: This study found a moderate level of awareness about ankyloglossia among Portuguese parents and caregivers. Clearer diagnosis and treatment protocols and further research are essential to improve care and enhance parental knowledge.","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"93 2","pages":"93-98"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148876443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Intraindividual Patterns and Associations of Three-Rooted Mandibular Molars in Deciduous and Permanent Dentition: A Radiographic Cohort Study. 乳牙和恒牙中下颌三根磨牙的个体模式和相关性：一项影像学队列研究。

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JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN Pub Date : 2026-05-15

Jomana Hassan, Aaya Shahin, Liron Meltzer, Mervat Khoury Absawi

{"title":"Intraindividual Patterns and Associations of Three-Rooted Mandibular Molars in Deciduous and Permanent Dentition: A Radiographic Cohort Study.","authors":"Jomana Hassan, Aaya Shahin, Liron Meltzer, Mervat Khoury Absawi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To determine the prevalence of 3-rooted mandibular molars (3RMMs) in pediatric patients and evaluate associations between their occurrences across different teeth. Methods: A retrospective analysis of digital bitewing and panoramic radiographs from children 4 to 12 years of age was performed. Prevalence was calculated at both the patient and tooth levels. Associations examined included bilateral versus unilateral occurrence, sex and side differences, and correlations between adjacent primary molars as well as between primary and permanent molars. Results: Radiographs of 998 children were evaluated. Of 5,988 mandibular molars assessed, 52 exhibited an additional root (0.9%). At the patient level, 32 children (3.2%) had at least one 3RMM. Prevalence was 1.2% in primary first molars, 1.3% in primary second molars and 1.3% in permanent first molars. Bilateral involvement (43.8%) was significantly more frequent than in unilateral cases (P=0.035). A left-side predominance was noted for primary second molars (P=0.049), while no sex differences were observed. The presence of a primary 3RMM increased the likelihood of a permanent 3RMM (13.6% vs 1.3%; P=0.002). When the first primary molar was 3-rooted, the prevalence of a 3-rooted primary second molar was higher (25% vs 1% in children without a 3-rooted first primary molar, P<0.001), as was the prevalence of a 3-rooted permanent first molar (23.1% vs 1% in children without a 3-rooted first primary molar, P<0.001). Conclusions: Although rare, 3RMMs demonstrate consistent associations between adjacent and successive teeth, supporting a developmental link. Early radiographic recognition in primary molars may help anticipate similar anatomy in permanent molars and reduce the risk of procedural complications.","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"93 2","pages":"86-92"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148876272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Atypical Presentation of Scurvy in the Oral Cavity. 口腔坏血病的不典型表现。

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JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN Pub Date : 2026-05-15

Melissa D Porter, Micheal J Curry Ii, Jada R Pierre, Kristin Smith, Lark Taylor, Dwight Martin, Mirissa Price, Zaid H Khoury

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Positive Pre-Visit Imagery Does Not Reduce Dental Anxiety in Children: A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Controlled Trial. 积极的就诊前意象不能减少儿童牙科焦虑：一项随机、三盲、对照试验。

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JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN Pub Date : 2026-05-15

Maria Rita Cavalcanti da Cunha, Lav Nia Lourenço Costa, Jaderson Felipe Santos Dantas, Luisa Madeira Lemos, Patr Cia Bittencourt Santos

{"title":"Positive Pre-Visit Imagery Does Not Reduce Dental Anxiety in Children: A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Controlled Trial.","authors":"Maria Rita Cavalcanti da Cunha, Lav Nia Lourenço Costa, Jaderson Felipe Santos Dantas, Luisa Madeira Lemos, Patr Cia Bittencourt Santos","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of positive pre-visit imagery in reducing dental anxiety (DA) in children undergoing procedures requiring local anesthesia. Methods: A triple-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted with 69 children aged 7 to 12 years of age at a university pediatric dental clinic in Brazil. Participants were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (positive dental images) or a control group (neutral nature images). Images were shown 2 minutes prior to receiving local anesthesia. DA was assessed before and after treatment using the Venham picture test (VPT). Statistical analyses included the Mann-Whitney U test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test and ordinal logistic regression to identify predictors of post-procedure anxiety. Results: No significant differences in VPT scores were found within or between groups before and after treatment (P>0.05). Baseline anxiety, age, sex and group allocation did not predict post-treatment anxiety. Conclusion: Positive pre-visit imagery was not effective in reducing DA when measured by the VPT.","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"93 2","pages":"99-104"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148876446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Managing Adolescent Root Fractures: Socket Shield Managing Adolescent Root Fractures: Socket Shield. 管理青少年根骨折：窝护罩管理青少年根骨折：窝护罩。

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JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN Pub Date : 2026-05-15

Berenice Cheng, Jung-Wei Chen

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Comparative Evaluation of Physics and Conventional Forceps in Mandibular Primary Molar Extraction: A Randomized Split-Mouth Trial. 物理钳与常规钳在下颌第一磨牙拔除中的比较评价：一项随机裂口试验。

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JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN Pub Date : 2026-05-15

Shivanshi Shastri, Dinesh Rao, Sunil Panwar

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The Association between Vitamin D Deficiency and Dental Caries in Children from Birth to 9 Years of Age: A Cross-Sectional Study. 出生至9岁儿童维生素D缺乏与龋齿之间的关系：一项横断面研究。

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JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN Pub Date : 2026-05-15

David K Langford, Ryan Clance, Allen Khai, Marcio Guelmann, Joseph Katz

{"title":"The Association between Vitamin D Deficiency and Dental Caries in Children from Birth to 9 Years of Age: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"David K Langford, Ryan Clance, Allen Khai, Marcio Guelmann, Joseph Katz","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To analyze electronic health records from pediatric patients at a university hospital to evaluate the association between vitamin D deficiency and dental caries in hospitalized children from birth to 9 years of age. Methods: Electronic health records from 124,091 pediatric patients between the years 2011 and 2025 were analyzed. International Classification of Diseases-10 codes identified diagnoses of vitamin D deficiency and dental caries. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Secondary analyses included stratification by race to account for potential demographic confounders. Results: Dental caries was diagnosed in 8% of children with vitamin D deficiency versus 2.6% of those without it. The unadjusted odds ratio for caries in vitamin D-deficient children was 3.17 (95% CI=2.20 to 4.54; P<0.0001). After adjustment for African American ethnicity, the association remained significant (OR=4.581; 95% CI=2.52 to 8.33; P<0.0001). Conclusions: Vitamin D deficiency was associated with increased odds of dental caries in the 0 to 9 years age group. Further research is needed to explore the influence of race/ethnicity and nutritional factors on pediatric caries risk.","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"93 2","pages":"69-74"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148876464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Parental Acceptance of Silver Diammine Fluoride for Managing Early Childhood Caries: A Mixed Method Study. 父母接受氟化二胺银治疗早期儿童龋齿：一项混合方法研究。

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JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN Pub Date : 2026-05-15

Joshua Levesque, Olubukola O Olatosi, Silvana Fux, Betty-Anne Mittermuller, Anil Menon, Mary Bertone, Robert J Schroth

{"title":"Parental Acceptance of Silver Diammine Fluoride for Managing Early Childhood Caries: A Mixed Method Study.","authors":"Joshua Levesque, Olubukola O Olatosi, Silvana Fux, Betty-Anne Mittermuller, Anil Menon, Mary Bertone, Robert J Schroth","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To explore parents' perceptions, acceptance and concerns regarding the use of silver diammine fluordie (SDF) to manage early childhood caries (ECC). Methods: The authors conducted interviews with 39 parents whose children had participated in a randomized clinical trial using SDF to manage ECC. A mixed-methods design was employed: thematic analysis for open-ended responses and descriptive analysis for closed-ended questions. Results: Parental acceptance of SDF was strongly linked to trust in the dentist (100%), its painless application (97.4%), absence of anesthesia, needles or drilling (92.3%), and its ability to reduce pain (97.4%). Most parents appreciated the fast treatment (89.7%) and limited alternatives during the pandemic (89.7%). Nearly all participants (94.9%) reported they would choose SDF again, with higher acceptance for posterior teeth (87.2% vs. 69.2% for anterior teeth). Additionally, 74.4% preferred SDF over restorations. Thematic analysis highlighted 4 key areas: (1) acceptance of SDF, (2) pain and comfort, (3) reactions to color change and (4) concerns and uncertainties. Conclusions: Parents valued SDF as a safe, effective and non-invasive option for managing ECC, particularly given its ability to avoid drilling, needles and anesthesia. However, esthetic concerns about staining underscored the need for clear provider-parent communication and ongoing education about treatment limitations and the importance of follow-up applications for successful caries arrest.","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"93 2","pages":"111-117"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148876287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effect of Silver Diammine Fluoride with Potassium Iodide on Dentin Bond Strength: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of In Vitro Studies. 氟化二胺银与碘化钾对牙本质结合强度的影响：体外研究的系统回顾和荟萃分析。

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JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN Pub Date : 2026-05-15

Jéssica Fogliato Ribeiro, Maitê Munhoz Scherer, Carolina Lopes da Silva, Cleber Paradzinski Cavalheiro, Tathiane Larissa Lenzi

{"title":"Effect of Silver Diammine Fluoride with Potassium Iodide on Dentin Bond Strength: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of In Vitro Studies.","authors":"Jéssica Fogliato Ribeiro, Maitê Munhoz Scherer, Carolina Lopes da Silva, Cleber Paradzinski Cavalheiro, Tathiane Larissa Lenzi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To investigate through a meta-analysis and systematic review the influence of the combined use of silver diammine fluoride (SDF) and potassium iodide (KI) on the bonding of adhesive materials to sound and carious dentin. Methods: The PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, LILACS, Web of Science databases and grey literature were searched. In vitro studies comparing the bond strength of adhesive systems (AD) or glass ionomer cements (GIC) to SDF+KI and SDF-treated dentin were included. Mean differences were estimated, separately by dentin condition (sound or carious dentin) and tooth type (primary or permanent), considering the adhesive material as a subgroup. Results: Of 1,689 potentially eligible studies, 45 were selected for full-text analysis and 14 were included. There was no significant difference in the bond strength to permanent carious dentin pre-treated with SDF or SDF+KI (P=0.17; I²=97%), regardless of the adhesive material (GIC: P=0.32; AD: P=0.25). Subgroup analyses for primary carious dentin pre-treated with SDF or SDF+KI, performed separately for GIC and AD, also showed no significant differences (GIC: P=0.13; AD: P=0.28). However, when pooling all datasets, a statistically significant difference was observed (P=0.005; I²=94%), indicating that SDF+KI improved bond strength. No difference in the bond strength of GIC to permanent sound dentin pre-treated with SDF and SDF+KI was found (P=0.80; I²=0%). Conclusion: Pooled in vitro data suggest that SDF + KI do not affect bond strength to permanent carious or sound dentin and may enhance bond strength in primary carious dentin.","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"93 2","pages":"75-85"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148876309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Self-Reported Stress, Hair Cortisol and Untreated Caries in Low-Income Adolescents in the United States. 美国低收入青少年自我报告的压力、毛发皮质醇和未治疗的龋齿。

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JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN Pub Date : 2026-04-08

Kimia Imani, Lloyd A Mancl, Donald L Chi

{"title":"Self-Reported Stress, Hair Cortisol and Untreated Caries in Low-Income Adolescents in the United States.","authors":"Kimia Imani, Lloyd A Mancl, Donald L Chi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To evaluate pairwise associations between 4 self-reported and 1 biological stress measure (hair cortisol) and assess the associations between stress and untreated dental caries in adolescents enrolled in public insurance (Medicaid) in the United States. Methods: This pilot cross-sectional study used survey, hair and dental screening data collected from Oregon Medicaid-enrolled adolescents ages 12 to 18 years (n=268). Self-reported stress measures included the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS) and adapted versions of the Stressful Life Events Screening Questionnaire, the Psychosocial Index and Things I Have Seen and Heard (TISH) questionnaire. The biological stress measure was hair cortisol concentration (HCC). Untreated caries was defined as the number of decayed primary and permanent tooth surfaces. Spearman's rank-order correlation test was used to report correlations (r) and 95 percent confidence intervals (α=0.05). Results: The four self-reported stress measures were significantly and positively correlated. PSS was the only self-reported stress measure that was significantly associated with HCC (r=-0.16; P=0.008). Most stress measures showed very weak, statistically insignificant associations with untreated caries, except for a significant but negative correlation between untreated caries and the TISH questionnaire (r=-0.13; P=0.04). Conclusions: Self-reported and biological stress measures may not be interchangeable. Most of the evaluated stress measures demonstrated an insignificant association with untreated caries. Additional work is needed to elucidate the relationship between different types of stress and oral health outcomes in low-income adolescents.","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"93 1","pages":"9-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147788816","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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