Oral Manifestations of Vitamin C Deficiency in a Toddler.

Vitamin C deficiency, colloquially known as scurvy, has become rare in modern times due to the widespread availability of ascorbic acid-rich foods. Despite this, it continues to be a concern in certain at-risk populations. The purpose of this report is to describe the case of a two-year-old girl who initially presented to a pediatric dental clinic with the chief complaint of hypertrophic gingiva and bleeding.

Exploring dental faculty perceptions of current strategies and barriers to retention.

Purpose: The aims of the study were to identify perceived strategies for and barriers to faculty retention and examine differences regarding age, gender, and race.

Methods: Cross-sectional data was captured from the eight author-affiliated dental schools. A Qualtrics survey was emailed to all faculty members at these institutions (1467 possible participants) between November 2021 and February 2022.

Access to restorative oral health care for children living in Illinois with Medicaid vs private dental insurance: An audit study.

Background: Public dental insurance programs for children aim to provide access to care, but barriers remain that preclude care delivery. Understanding these barriers is an important health policy concern.

Methods: A telephone audit sought to ascertain availability of oral health care for children in dental offices eligible to bill Medicaid.

Adolescents' Awareness of E-Cigarette or Vaping Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) and E-Cigarette Use Impact on Health.

Purpose: The purposes of this study were to: (1) examine adolescents' knowledge regarding e-cigarettes and e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI), and (2) describe common misconceptions regarding e-cigarette use.

Methods: Adolescents aged 13 to 19 years were recruited in pediatric dental clinics and completed a survey questionnaire regarding their knowledge of e-cigarettes.

Results: A total of 66 adolescents participated.

Nitrous Oxide for Dental Procedures in Pediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: A Pilot Study.

The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the safety of nitrous oxide (N₂O) during dental procedures in pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Patients three to 15 years of age received N₂O with oxygen (N₂O:O₂) during their dental procedure in a university pediatric dental clinic between March 2019 and December 2020. Blood oxygen levels were monitored via pulse oximetry throughout the visit.

Prevalence of Radiographically Identifiable Dental Anomalies in Children and Association with Health Status.

The purpose of this study was to describe the prevalence of radiographically identifiable developmental dental anomalies (DDA) in a university-based pediatric dental clinic and to assess for associations between DDA and health status. Retrospective data, obtained from the electronic dental records of a three-year pediatric patient cohort, were evaluated by two trained and calibrated examiners. Strict inclusion/ exclusion criteria were applied.

Oral Health Implications of Risky Behaviors in Adolescence.

Adolescence is a time for new discoveries, which may lead teens to engage in impulsive behaviors. Although social media and the Internet have brought great benefits to the world, they can also have a negative influence on adolescents, facilitating their engagement in risky behaviors. Positive parenting and healthy friendships in adolescence have a protective effect against sensation-seeking behaviors.

Structural Racism and Oral Health Inequities of Black vs. non-Hispanic White Adults in the U.S.

Structural racism negatively affects the health of Black populations in the U.S. Black populations experience a higher burden of oral diseases, such as tooth decay, periodontal disease, and oral and pharyngeal cancers than other racial groups experience.

Evaluating the association between food insecurity and dental caries in US children 1-19 years: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013-2014.

Objectives: To evaluate the association between food insecurity and dental caries in US children aged 1-19 years.

Methods: Data from children ages 1-19 collected through the 2013/2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey was analyzed. Descriptive analysis of both the exposure (food insecurity) and outcome variables (dental caries), as well as covariates, was carried out.

Effect of Caregiver's Race and Ethnicity on Acceptance of Passive Immobilization for Their Child's Dental Treatment.

To determine if caregivers' race and ethnicity impact their willingness to accept passive immobilization for their child's dental treatment and to determine if a detailed description of passive immobilization will make caregivers more likely to accept the technique.
Caregivers of one- to 11-year-old patients were recruited in a university pediatric dental clinic. They completed two surveys and reviewed a written and pictorial description of passive immobilization.