A systematic review of risk factors during first year of life for early childhood caries.

Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) describes dental caries affecting children aged 0-71 months. Current research suggests ECC has important aetiological bases during the first year of life. Gaps in knowledge about disease progression prevent the effective and early identification of 'at risk' children.

Dental caries prevalence among a sample of African American adults in New York City.

According to available limited epidemiology studies, the prevalence of oral disease is much greater in American minorities (Blacks, Hisoanics, Asians, Native Americans) than in the majority population. The purpose of this article is to describe the oral health status and current treatment needs of a group of African-American (AA) adults in New York City. The convenience sample consisted of 951 AA adults (M = 662, F = 289) recruited through community- or faith-based institutions, and the in-house screening conducted by the Research Center for Minority Oral Health in dedicated dental clinics at the New York University College of Dentistry.

Dental health status and indicators of treatment needs of four Hispanic subgroups in New York City.

This article presents the results of a study of four Hispanic subgroup residents of New York City. Utilizing National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research criteria and a specially designed survey instrument, the authors conducted oral examinations and interviews on 1,010 Hispanic adults. Results showed that the oral health status and the indicators of treatment needs differed among the subgroups.