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Cariogenic Risk and COVID-19 Lockdown in a Paediatric Population

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  • Raffaella Docimo

    (Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
    Equal contribution.)

  • Micaela Costacurta

    (Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
    Equal contribution.)

  • Paola Gualtieri

    (Section of Clinical Nutrition and Nutrigenomics, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Alberto Pujia

    (Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Claudia Leggeri

    (Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, School of Specialization in Food Sciences, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Alda Attinà

    (Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, School of Specialization in Food Sciences, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Giulia Cinelli

    (Predictive and Preventive Medicine Research Unit, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy)

  • Silvia Giannattasio

    (Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, School of Specialization in Food Sciences, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Tiziana Rampello

    (Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, School of Specialization in Food Sciences, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Laura Di Renzo

    (Section of Clinical Nutrition and Nutrigenomics, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

Abstract

The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 disease COVID-19 pandemic caused several lifestyle changes, especially among younger people. The study aimed to describe the impact of eating habits, lifestyle, and home oral hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic, on the cariogenic risk in the Italian paediatric population, by using an online survey. The survey was conducted through a virtual questionnaire divided into four parts: child personal and anthropometric data; oral health; child dietary habits (KIDMED test); and child lifestyle, before and during COVID-19 lockdown. During the lockdown, only 18.6% of the participants had high adherence to a Mediterranean diet, recording an increase in sweets consumption and the number of meals ( p < 0.001). In terms of lifestyle, the percentage of moderately and vigorously active children decreased (41.4% and 5.0%, respectively) ( p = 0.014). The percentage of children sleeping more than 9 h increased ( p < 0.001). They watched more television programs ( p < 0.001). Regarding oral hygiene, children did not change their brushing habits ( p = 0.225). The percentage of children using non-fluoridated toothpaste was higher (6.4%), and no changes were observed ( p > 0.05). In some cases, dental pain and abscesses were declared (10% and 2.7%, respectively). This study confirms the need for campaigns to promote hygiene and dental care in combination with food education for a correct habit and promotion of a healthy and sustainable dietary style.

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  • Raffaella Docimo & Micaela Costacurta & Paola Gualtieri & Alberto Pujia & Claudia Leggeri & Alda Attinà & Giulia Cinelli & Silvia Giannattasio & Tiziana Rampello & Laura Di Renzo, 2021. "Cariogenic Risk and COVID-19 Lockdown in a Paediatric Population," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(14), pages 1-18, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:14:p:7558-:d:595112
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    1. Nelly Schulz-Weidner & Maximiliane Amelie Schlenz & Norbert Krämer & Sarra Boukhobza & Katrin Bekes, 2021. "Impact and Perspectives of Pediatric Dental Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic Regarding Unvaccinated Children: A Cross-Sectional Survey," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(22), pages 1-10, November.
    2. Maria Gialeli & Andreas Y. Troumbis & Constantinos Giaginis & Sousana K. Papadopoulou & Ioannis Antoniadis & Georgios K. Vasios, 2023. "The Global Growth of ‘Sustainable Diet’ during Recent Decades, a Bibliometric Analysis," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(15), pages 1-23, August.
    3. Amir Elalouf & Rubanenko Moran & Bernstein Yaron & Michal Oman, 2022. "Pediatric Dental Emergency Visits and Treatment during Lockdown in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Retrospective Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(7), pages 1-14, March.
    4. Ana L. Costa & Joana L. Pereira & Lara Franco & Francisco Guinot, 2022. "COVID-19 Lockdown: Impact on Oral Health-Related Behaviors and Practices of Portuguese and Spanish Children," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(23), pages 1-15, November.
    5. Sreekanth Kumar Mallineni & Sivakumar Nuvvula & Jaya Chandra Bhumireddy & Ahmad Faisal Ismail & Priya Verma & Rishitha Sajja & Abdullah Alassaf & Basim Almulhim & Sara Alghamdi & Anupam Saha & Virinde, 2021. "Knowledge and Perceptions Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) among Pediatric Dentists during Lockdown Period," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(1), pages 1-13, December.

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