Family profiles in relation to early childhood caries: a cross-sectional study in France.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

There are no clearly defined family profiles with an overall view of the predictors of early childhood caries (ECCs). The aim of our study was to identify the profiles of families that are particularly affected by ECCs. We also examined the factors that can be acted on to promote oral health.

Design

In this single-centre cross-sectional study, the researchers examined the mouths of 300 children with caries and recorded the Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth Index (dmft). These observations were supplemented by a questionnaire completed by the families, focusing in particular on their sociodemographic characteristics (e.g. age, parents' professions and jobs, social assistance and family composition).

Setting

This work was conducted at Lille University Hospital

SUBMITTER: Craquelin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12207178 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature