Utilizing laser therapy to manage oral potentially malignant disorders in older adults at the primary care level.

Oral lesions are a significant concern among older adults because they can progress to oral cancer if not diagnosed and treated promptly and effectively. Transportation to the hospital is a major barrier to oral healthcare for many older adults. The purpose of this editorial is to address the challenges of managing oral potentially malignant disorders in the older population, highlighting the barriers they face in accessing healthcare services, the potential use of laser therapy for management, and the direction of research in this area.

Breastfeeding Duration and Childhood Caries: A Cohort Study.

This cohort study was conducted in Khon Kaen, Thailand, to test the hypothesis that a longer breastfeeding duration increases the risk for dental caries in primary teeth. We collected information on infant feeding practices and potential confounders using a structured questionnaire to interview mothers or caregivers during the second trimester of pregnancy and after birth at 21 days and at 3, 12, 18, 24, and 36 months. Regardless of other liquids and foods, full breastfeeding was defined as feeding breast milk but not formula, while any breastfeeding was feeding breast milk with or without formula.

Adverse birth outcomes and childhood caries: a cohort study.

Objectives: To examine the association between adverse birth outcomes and dental caries in primary teeth.

Methods: This study included children in Khon Kaen, Thailand, who participated in the Prospective Cohort Study of Thai Children. Preterm was defined as a birth at <37 weeks gestation, low birthweight (LBW) as birthweight <2500 g, and small-for-gestational age (SGA) as birthweight <10th percentile of expected weight for gestational age.