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Methods for Caries Prevention in Children Reported by Dentists from a Brazilian Community

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Author(s):
da Silva Tagliaferro, Elaine Pereira [1] ; Valsecki Junior, Aylton [1] ; Rosell, Fernanda Lopez [1] ; Correa da Silva, Silvio Rocha [1] ; Riley, Joseph L. [2] ; Gilbert, Gregg H. [3] ; Gordan, Valeria Veiga [4]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Sao Paulo State Univ, Sch Dent, Dept Community Dent, Araraquara, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Florida, Coll Dent, Pain Clin Res Unit, Clin Sc Translat Sci Inst, Gainesville, FL - USA
[3] Univ Alabama Birmingham, Sch Dent, Dept Clin & Community Sci, Birmingham, W Midlands - England
[4] Univ Florida, Coll Dent, Gainesville, FL - USA
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: PESQUISA BRASILEIRA EM ODONTOPEDIATRIA E CLINICA INTEGRADA; v. 21, 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Objective: To describe the dental practice patterns related to caries prevention in children aged 6-18 years and associated factors. Material and Methods: Dentists (n=162) from Araraquara, Brazil, completed two paper questionnaires: (1) one about characteristics of their practice and their patient population; and (2) a translated version of the ``Assessment of Caries Diagnosis and Caries Treatment{''} Questionnaire from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Regression analyses were used for data analysis (p<0.05). Results: Dentists reported using in-office fluoride (IOF) and dental sealants (DS) in 74.2% and 45.1% of their pediatric patients, respectively. Regression analysis showed that female dentists (p=0.035 for DS; p=0.044 for IOF; p=0.011 for non-prescription fluoride rinse), those with advanced degrees (p=0.032 for prescription of fluoride), those who graduated from a private dental school (p=0.018 for chlorhexidine rinse), those who provided caries prevention regimens (p<0.001 for DS; p=0.004 for IOF; p=0.013 for non-prescription fluoride rinse), those with a greater percentage of patients interested in a caries prevention regimen (p=0.007 for non-prescription fluoride rinse), those working in a private practice model (p=0.047 for prescription of fluoride) were more likely to recommend some type of preventive methods to their pediatric patients. Conclusion: Dentists reported recommending IOF to most of their pediatric patients. Certain dentists', practices', and patients' characteristics were associated to some caries prevention regimens recommended by dentists. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/10397-2 - Dental practices related to risk assessment, caries diagnosis and caries treatment in Araraquara, SP, Brazil
Grantee:Elaine Pereira da Silva Tagliaferro
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants