Does poor oral health impact on young children's development? A rapid review.

ABSTRACT: Background The extent to which poor oral health in young children impacts developmental milestones is unclear.Aim To review the evidence of association between poor oral health and development of young children (0-5 years).Method A rapid review was conducted. Medline was searched for articles in English published from 2000 onwards. The outcomes considered were the impact of poor oral health on speech and language development, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), school performance and attendance.Results In total, 15 studies were included: four systematic reviews, a critical review and 10 primary studies. All data were from observational or cross-sectional studies. Premature extraction of primary maxillary incisors was associated with change in speech sounds and articulation. Two p

SUBMITTER: Watt S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11343692 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature