Caries
Anisha Uppal, DMD (she/her/hers)
Pediatric Dental Resident
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, New York, NY
Woodhull Medical Center
New York, New York, United States
Sumitra Golikeri, DMD
Program Director
Woodhull Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Sumitra Golikeri, DMD
Program Director
Woodhull Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Differences in pediatric caries risk by childcare setting among an
urban safety net population, Uppal A, Golikeri S, (Woodhull Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY)
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to distinguish caries risk between children ages 0-4 who go to daycare, preschool or have a nanny versus those who stay at home with their caregiver.
Methods: This study will rely upon survey data from parents of patients at Woodhull Medical Center ages 0-4, which will be distributed in the pediatric dental clinic at WMC. Parental informed consent will be obtained. Data will be collected using a DMFT score as well as the AAPD caries risk assessment chart to measure caries risk. Questions from the survey will include information on the patient's background, if child attends school, and if the child has a nanny other than a parent at home. Questions also will include diet risk assessment by asking the amount of juice or milk consumption the child has per day.
Results: Results of the current study are pending. Statistical analysis will be completed once the study period has concluded.
Conclusion: The hypothesis of this study is that there is a significant difference in diet or caries risk between children ages 0-4 who go to school or have a nanny versus those who stay at home with their parent; caries risk will be higher in those who stay at home with their caregivers. However, the conclusion is to be determined based on the results of the pending surveys.