Publications by authors named "Banu Preethi Gopu"
Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a preventable chronic disease. Parents' knowledge and attitudes toward oral healthcare have been associated with higher caries experience in their children. Mobile apps within the context of mHealth interventions are a potential tool for raising awareness and informing parents about their children's oral health.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Relationship between Fluoride Exposure and Cognitive Outcomes from Gestation to Adulthood-A Systematic Review.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- Chronic fluoride exposure has potential health risks, particularly impacting cognitive function in children from gestation to 18 years old.
- A systematic review analyzed 15,072 studies, narrowing it down to 46 relevant ones, which showed a mixed quality of research findings.
- The review indicates a possible link between high fluoride levels and negative cognitive outcomes, but emphasizes the need for more high-quality longitudinal studies to further investigate this relationship.