About this Research Topic
Dental caries is the most common chronic disease affecting children worldwide, which results in interfering with normal nutrition intake, speech, self-esteem and daily routine activities. It is a preventable infectious disease that is influenced by behavior and socio-economic status. Adapting to preventive practices as oral health behavior is considered the key player in defining oral health status. Oral health preventive practice consists of two sets of activities, the first one is the utilization of dental services including; regular dental checkups, oral health promotion, and getting preventive treatment. The second one is self-care practice including; restriction of sugar intake, brushing your teeth, dental flossing, and application of fluoride. The education level and social class of children's parents significantly influence the oral health status of their children, as oral health behavior is generally thought to be linked to socio-economic conditions, lifestyle factors and age.
Despite the fact that dental caries is a preventable disease, it is still recognized as a major public health issue, as dental caries affect approximately 60% to 90% of school children. In developed countries, improved socio‑economic conditions, adopted oral health preventive care programs, changes in dietary habits, and use of fluorides have contributed in the decline of dental caries prevalence. Conversely, in several developing countries the prevalence rates are increasing. This increase has been credited to unhealthy dietary habits, limited use of fluoride and poor access to oral health services, which results in negative impacts on quality of life and the academic performance at school. Accordingly, the goal of this Research Topic is assessing the role of the social status and the behavior of children on their dental caries experience in different countries.
The scope of this Research Topic is assessing the role of the social status and the behavior of children on their dental caries experience in different countries. All types of manuscripts addressing this topic are welcome.
Despite the fact that dental caries is a preventable disease, it is still recognized as a major public health issue, as dental caries affect approximately 60% to 90% of school children. In developed countries, improved socio‑economic conditions, adopted oral health preventive care programs, changes in dietary habits, and use of fluorides have contributed in the decline of dental caries prevalence. Conversely, in several developing countries the prevalence rates are increasing. This increase has been credited to unhealthy dietary habits, limited use of fluoride and poor access to oral health services, which results in negative impacts on quality of life and the academic performance at school. Accordingly, the goal of this Research Topic is assessing the role of the social status and the behavior of children on their dental caries experience in different countries.
The scope of this Research Topic is assessing the role of the social status and the behavior of children on their dental caries experience in different countries. All types of manuscripts addressing this topic are welcome.
Keywords: Oral Health Promotion, Socio-Economic Status, Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Caries, Children, Social Class, Oral Health, Behavior
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