Research on natal and neonatal teeth in Africa: A systematic scoping review of empirical evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

In Africa, natal and neonatal teeth is a culture-bound phenomenon which is associated with several sociocultural connotations which might affect child survival. Different empirical studies have been conducted in Africa on natal and neonatal teeth; however, no known scoping review has been conducted to map the empirical evidence. This systematic scoping review (SSR) aims to document the available empirical evidence, research gaps, and hotspots on neonatal and natal teeth in Africa.

Methods

The methodology of this SSR was informed by the Joanna Brigg's Institute guidelines for SSRs, and it was reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. Eleven research databases were syste

SUBMITTER: Amzat J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10155507 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature