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Caries Prevalence Evolution and Risk Factors among Schoolchildren and Adolescents from Valencia (Spain): Trends 1998–2018

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  • Teresa Almerich-Torres

    (Stomatology Department, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

  • José María Montiel-Company

    (Stomatology Department, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

  • Carlos Bellot-Arcís

    (Stomatology Department, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

  • José Enrique Iranzo-Cortés

    (Stomatology Department, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

  • José Carmelo Ortolá-Siscar

    (Stomatology Department, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

  • José Manuel Almerich-Silla

    (Stomatology Department, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the caries status and risk factors in the schoolchildren of Spain’s Valencia region in 2018 and to compare them to the 20-year evolution of caries indicators in the region. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1722 children and adolescents aged between 6 and 15 using cluster sampling. Caries status, using International Caries Detection and Assessment System II (ICDAS II) criteria, and sociodemographic variables were recorded. To ensure the comparison with previous studies using WHO caries criteria, the cut-off point was established at ICDAS II code 4. Caries prevalence was found to be 37.4% and the decayed and filled teeth index (dft) was 1.23 at 6 years for deciduous dentition (DD). In permanent dentition (PD) at 12 years, caries prevalence was 30.1% with a 0.66 decayed, missing and filled teeth index (DMFT), and at 15 years, prevalence was 44.6% and DMFT was 1.21. Socioeconomic status poses a major risk factor for caries prevalence in deciduous dentition; it is 1.8 times higher in the lowest socioeconomic group. Deciduous dentition status has worsened in the most recent eight-year period, whereas in permanent dentition the 12- and 15-year values are similar to those of the 2010 survey. Evolution analysis suggests that community dental care programs be enhanced, involving preventive activities staring at the first year and targeting disadvantaged groups.

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  • Teresa Almerich-Torres & José María Montiel-Company & Carlos Bellot-Arcís & José Enrique Iranzo-Cortés & José Carmelo Ortolá-Siscar & José Manuel Almerich-Silla, 2020. "Caries Prevalence Evolution and Risk Factors among Schoolchildren and Adolescents from Valencia (Spain): Trends 1998–2018," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(18), pages 1-11, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:18:p:6561-:d:411063
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    1. José Enrique Iranzo-Cortés & José María Montiel-Company & Carlos Bellot-Arcís & Teresa Almerich-Torres & José Manuel Almerich-Silla, 2021. "Need for Orthodontic Treatment in Pupils Aged between 12 and 15 in the Valencian Region (Spain)," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(19), pages 1-13, September.
    2. María Paloma Alvarez-Azaustre & Rossana Greco & Carmen Llena, 2022. "Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life as Measured with the Child-OIDP Index and Oral Health Status in Spanish Adolescents," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-14, September.
    3. Víctor Beltrán & Marco Flores & Cristina Sanzana & Fernanda Muñoz-Sepúlveda & Eloy Alvarado & Bernardo Venegas & Juan Carlos Molina & Sandra Rueda-Velásquez & Alfredo von Marttens, 2023. "Tooth Loss and Caries Experience of Elderly Chileans in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Five Regions of Chile," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-11, February.
    4. Eleonor Vélez-León & Alberto Albaladejo & Katherine Cuenca-León & Magaly Jiménez-Romero & Ana Armas-Vega & María Melo, 2022. "Prevalence of Caries According to the ICDAS II in Children from 6 and 12 Years of Age from Southern Ecuadorian Regions," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(12), pages 1-10, June.

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