The oral microbiome of children in health and disease-a literature review.

The oral microbiome is a complex community of microorganisms residing in the oral cavity interacting with each other and with the host in a state of equilibrium. Disruptions in this balance can result in both oral and systemic conditions. Historically, studying the oral microbiome faced limitations due to culture-dependent techniques that could not capture the complexity and diversity of the microbial community.

Orofacial features and dental management of a pediatric patient with moyamoya disease-A one year follow up.

Key Clinical Message: Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a chronic cerebrovascular disorder increasing stroke risk. This study presents a four-year-old MMD patient, discussing her multidisciplinary care plan including dental, behavioral, and medical management. It emphasizes the need for awareness among oral physicians and suggests further research due to the rising prevalence of MMD.

Health and oral health literacy: A comprehensive literature review from theory to practice.

Background: Health literacy (HL) refers to an individual's ability to access, understand, and apply health information to make informed decisions about their health. On the contrary, oral health literacy (OHL) focuses on an individual's ability to understand and utilize oral health information to maintain good oral health.

Aim: This study presents a comprehensive literature review that explores the theoretical foundations and practical applications of HL and OHL.

The influence of parental oral health literacy on children's oral health: a scoping review.

The aim of this review was to evaluate the association between parental oral health literacy and children's oral health outcomes. A comprehensive search was conducted across four electronic databases to identify articles that were published up to October 2023. The articles that met our predetermined criteria were then screened and assessed for eligibility.

Preference for Comprehensive Dental Treatment under General Anesthesia among Parents with Previous Experience: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This study aims to assess whether parents of children who previously received comprehensive dental treatment under general anesthesia (GA) would prefer comprehensive dental treatment under GA over regular dental care if any of their other children required comprehensive dental treatment. In this cross-sectional study, parents of children who met the inclusion criteria were interviewed by a trained pediatric resident about parental-related factors as well as their satisfaction with their previous GA experience. Also, the factors related to the previously treated child were obtained from dental records.

The Effect of Full-Mouth Rehabilitation on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life for Children with Special Health Care Needs.

Objectives: Changes in oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among 40 children with special health care needs (CSHCN) aged 5-14 years before and 12 months after full-mouth rehabilitation (FMR) under general anesthesia (GA) in two hospitals in Jeddah city were assessed.

Study Design: The questionnaire was delivered to the parents/caregivers at baseline (pre-operative) and at the 12-month post-operative follow-up visit. Medical and dental histories and clinical findings were correlated accordingly.

Knowledge and attitude of Saudi mothers towards their preschool children's oral health.

Objectives: To determine knowledge and attitude of Saudi mothers towards their preschool children's oral health.

Methods: One hundred and one mothers (of children aged 16 to 40 months) attending well-baby clinics at Security Forces Hospital Polyclinics in Makkah Al-Mukarrama participated in the study. A questionnaire was used to collect the required information.

Early prevention of childhood caries with maternal xylitol consumption.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of maternal xylitol consumption on children's salivary mutans streptococci (MS) level, caries activity, and plaque accumulation in contrast with maternal fluoride varnish in a group of mother-child pairs.

Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, the study subjects were 60 mother-child pairs recruited from the pediatric dentistry clinic and the hospital well baby clinic at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The sample was recruited on the basis of maternal high salivary MS levels, and a child aged 10-36 months.

Effect of xylitol on dental caries and salivary Streptococcus mutans levels among a group of mother-child pairs.

Unlabelled: Recent researches have focused on xylitol as convenient and effective method to inhibit cariogenic bacteria. The purpose of the present study is to assess the effect of xylitol on plaque accumulation, caries activity and salivary Streptococcus Mutans in a group of Saudi mother-child pairs.

Materials And Methods: The study sample included 60 mother and child pairs selected on the basis of having high salivary streptococcus mutans levels.

Effects of xylitol on salivary mutans streptococcus, plaque level, and caries activity in a group of Saudi mother-child pairs. An 18-month clinical trial.

Objective: To assess the effect of xylitol on salivary mutans streptococcus (MS), plaque level, and caries activity in a group of Saudi mother-child pairs.

Methods: A clinical trial of 60 mother-child pairs with high MS levels attending at King Abdulaziz University clinics were randomly grouped into experimental (received xylitol) and control (received fluoride varnish) groups (30 pairs each). The study was conducted from February 2009 to July 2010 for 18 months period.

Impact of maternal xylitol consumption on mutans streptococci, plaque and caries levels in children.

Aim: The present study was designed to determine whether maternal xylitol consumption through regular chewing of xylitol gums can affect the salivary mutans streptococci (MS), dental caries, and dental plaque levels of their children.

Method: Study sample included 60 mother and child pairs with high salivary mutans streptococcus (MS) levels. Samples were randomly divided into experimental group (30 pairs) and control group (30 pairs).

Caries experience in asthmatic children: a review of literature.

Aim: This review explores the discriminating factors involved for increased caries experience in asthmatic children.

Background: Dental caries is the single most common chronic disease of childhood. Children with chronic medical conditions are considered high caries risk.

Postoperative complications of pediatric dental general anesthesia procedure provided in Jeddah hospitals, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Review of post-operative morbidity reports for pediatric dental care under general anesthesia (GA) show great variations. Until now, no morbidity data has been available to estimate the safety of pediatric patients under GA for dental rehabilitation in Saudi Arabia. The purposes of this study were to (1) investigate post-operative complications associated with dental care under GA and (2) correlate morbidity reports with patient's characteristics, dental procedures, and hospital protocol.

Odontoblast cells immortalized by telomerase produce mineralized dentin-like tissue both in vitro and in vivo.

The formation of dentin provides one well accepted paradigm for studying mineralized tissue formation. For the assembly of dentin, several cellular signaling pathways cooperate to provide neural crest-derived mesenchymal cells with positional information. Further, "cross-talk" between signaling pathways from the mesenchymal derived odontoblast cells and the epithelially derived ameloblasts during development is responsible for the formation of functional odontoblasts.