Oral Health in the Down Syndrome Population: Parental Perceptions on Dental Care in the United States.
Pediatr Dent
; 45(4): 316-319, 2023 Jul 15.
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| ID: mdl-37605349
ABSTRACT
Purpose:
To assess the oral health status of children with Down syndrome (DS) in the United States and evaluate the oral health needs of families with DS.Methods:
Among 320 parents who consented to participate, 260 (81.2 percent) surveys were completed. A survey was distributed through the National Down Syndrome Society to parents of children with DS up to age 21 years, which asked questions about children's general and oral health.Results:
Parents who reported that their children had difficulty rinsing and spitting were more likely to report their child's overall general health as poor (P<0.05). Parents' frequency of daily toothbrushing was similar to their children's toothbrushing habits (P<0.05).Conclusions:
Dysphagia for children with Down syndrome may negatively impact oral health in addition to general health. Encouraging parental involvement in oral care for children with DS may lower their risk for oral disease. Continued support is needed to ensure dental school education includes training for the treatment and management of patients with DS.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Saúde Bucal
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Síndrome de Down
Limite:
Adult
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Child
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Dent
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos