Prevalence of Oral Diseases in a Predoctoral Pediatric Dentistry Clinic in Mexico: Data from 2023-2024
Guardado en:
| Autores: | , |
|---|---|
| Formato: | artículo original |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de Publicación: | 2026 |
| Descripción: | Oral diseases constitute a significant public health problem due to their high epidemiology and profound impact on the quality of life of children and their families. In particular, Mexico is one of the countries with a high burden of oral diseases, registering alarming rates among the pediatric population. It is essential to conduct research that identify prevalence patterns and associated factors, especially in University Dental Clinics where Predoctoral students are learning. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of the most common oral diseases in pediatric patients treated at a Predoctoral Pediatric Dentistry Clinic in Mexico during the years 2023 and 2024. Descriptive, retrospective and cross-sectional study. All patient records of newly admitted pediatric patients aged 4 to 14 years at a Predoctoral Pediatric Dentistry Clinic during the years 2023 and 2024 were reviewed. A database was used to organize the information obtained from the SMILE digital record system. The presence of oral diseases, such as caries, gingivitis, and malocclusion, was recorded. Microsoft Excel's functions were used for the analysis. The overall prevalence for the period 2023-2024 was 67.08% for incipient caries lesions, 77.58% for cavitated caries lesions in enamel and/or dentin, 55.51% for gingivitis, and 28.11% for malocclusion. The information is valuable for better understanding the trends of oral diseases in the pediatric population treated at University Dental Clinics by Predoctoral students. Further research on this topic will help develop epidemiological databases and strengthen Dental Education in Mexico and other countries. |
| País: | Portal de Revistas UCR |
| Institución: | Universidad de Costa Rica |
| Repositorio: | Portal de Revistas UCR |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:portal.revistas.ucr.ac.cr:article/2463 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/rOdontos/article/view/2463 |
| Palabra clave: | Oral diseases; Pediatric dentistry; Predoctoral clinic. Clínica universitaria; Enfermedades orales; Odontología pediátrica. |