Early life factors and dental caries in 5-year-old children in China

Conclusions This study shows certain early life factors play a role in dental caries among Chinese preschool children and provides important insights to shape public health initiatives on the importance of introducing early toothbrushing. Clinical Significance The early environment, especially the age when parents introduce toothbrushing to their children, can be an important factor to prevent childhood dental caries.
Source: Journal of Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research