Aboriginal Children Benefit from Early Dental Caries Intervention at Age 9

Posted: September 9, 2025
A study in South Australia followed 448 pregnant Aboriginal women and their children to assess the efficacy of an Early Childhood Caries (ECC) intervention over 9 years. The immediate intervention group showed lower caries experience in primary dentition at age 9 compared to the delayed intervention group. Risk factors for caries severity included lower maternal education level, preterm birth, low birth weight, lack of breastfeeding, and high sugar consumption. Initiating ECC intervention during pregnancy and infancy may lead to reduced caries experience in primary teeth by age 9, highlighting the importance of early prevention strategies and addressing modifiable risk factors like sugar consumption.

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