reviewInternational Journal of Paediatric DentistryMay 1, 2019Closed access

Early childhood caries epidemiology, aetiology, risk assessment, societal burden, management, education, and policy: Global perspective

University of Maryland, Baltimore · The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center · +8 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

This paper is a summary of the proceedings of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry Bangkok Conference on early childhood caries (ECC) held in 3-4 November 2018.

Aim

The paper aims to convey a global perspective of ECC definitions, aetiology, risk factors, societal costs, management, educational curriculum, and policy.

Citation impact

708
total citations
FWCI
53.96
Percentile
100%
References
67
Citations per year

Authors

12

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Early childhood caries
  • Seriousness
  • Epidemiology
  • Psychological intervention
  • Reimbursement
  • Etiology
  • Environmental health
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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