Pediatric Dentistry

Fluoride varnish in the prevention of dental caries in children and adolescents: a systematic review Azarpazhooh A, Main PA. Hawaii Dental Journal. 2009;40(1):6-7

Interventions for obstructive sleep apnea in children: a systematic review Kuhle S, Urschitz MS, Eitner S, Poets CF. Sleep Medicine Reviews. 2009;13(2):123-31

Mineral trioxide aggregate in paediatric dentistry Srinivasan V, Waterhouse P, Whitworth J. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2009;19(1):34-47

Premature birth--Studies on orthodontic treatment need, craniofacial morphology and function Paulsson L. Swedish Dental Journal - Supplement. 2009;(199):9-66

Systematic review: the extra-oesophageal symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in children Tolia V, Vandenplas Y. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 2009;29(3):258-72

Treatment of bruxism in individuals with developmental disabilities: a systematic review Lang R, White PJ, Machalicek W, Rispoli M, Kang S, Aquilar J, O'Reilly M, Sigafoos J, Lancioni G, Didden R. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 2009;30(5):809-18

Acyclovir for treating primary herpetic gingivostomatitis Nasser M, Fedorowicz Z, Khoshnevisan MH, Shahiri Tabarestani M. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2008;(4):CD006700

Dental arch space changes following premature loss of primary first molars: a systematic review Tunison W, Flores-Mir C, ElBadrawy H, Nassar U, El-Bialy T. Pediatric Dentistry. 2008;30(4):297-302

Establishing literature-based items for an oral mucositis assessment tool in children Tomlinson D, Judd P, Hendershot E, Maloney AM, Sung L. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2008;25(3):139-47

Exploring four-handed delivery and retention of resin-based sealants Griffin SO, Jones K, Gray SK, Malvitz DM, Gooch BF. J Am Dent Assoc. 2008;139(3):281-9; quiz 358

Fluoride supplements, dental caries and fluorosis: a systematic review Ismail AI, Hasson H. Journal of the American Dental Association. 2008;139(11):1457-68

Fluoride varnish in the prevention of dental caries in children and adolescents: a systematic review Azarpazhooh A, Main PA. J Can Dent Assoc. 2008;74(1):73-9

Is there a risk of harm or toxicity in the placement of pit and fissure sealant materials? A systematic review Azarpazhooh A, Main PA. J Can Dent Assoc. 2008;74(2):179-83

Music for pain and anxiety in children undergoing medical procedures: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials Klassen JA, Liang Y, Tjosvold L, Klassen TP, Hartling L. Ambul Pediatr. 2008;8(2):117-28

Oral health-related quality of life in children: part I. How well do children know themselves? A systematic review Barbosa TS, Gaviao MB. Int J Dent Hyg. 2008;6(2):93-9

Oral health-related quality of life in children: part II. Effects of clinical oral health status. A systematic review Barbosa TS, Gaviao MB. Int J Dent Hyg. 2008;6(2):100-7

Oral health-related quality of life in children: part III. Is there agreement between parents in rating their children's oral health-related quality of life? A systematic review Barbosa TS, Gaviao MB. Int J Dent Hyg. 2008;6(2):108-13

Pit and fissure sealants for preventing dental decay in the permanent teeth of children and adolescents Ahovuo-Saloranta A, Hiiri A, Nordblad A, Makela M, Worthington HV. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2008;(4):CD001830

Pit and fissure sealants in the prevention of dental caries in children and adolescents: a systematic review Azarpazhooh A, Main PA. J Can Dent Assoc. 2008;74(2):171-7

Probiotics and oral health effects in children Twetman S, Stecksen-Blicks C. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2008;18(1):3-10

Temporomandibular disorders and bruxism in childhood and adolescence: review of the literature. Barbosa Tde S, Miyakoda LS, Pocztaruk Rde L, Rocha CP, Gaviao MB. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2008;72(3):299-314

Caries prevalence in children with cleft lip and palate--a systematic review of case-control studies Hasslof P, Twetman S. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2007;17(5):313-9

Diagnosing abuse: a systematic review of torn frenum and other intra-oral injuries Maguire S, Hunter B, Hunter L, Sibert JR, Mann M, Kemp AM. Arch Dis Child. 2007;92(12):1113-7

Durability of amalgam in the restoration of class II cavities in primary molars: a systematic review of the literature Kilpatrick NM, Neumann A. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent. 2007;8(1):5-13

Effects of programs for prevention of early childhood caries. A systematic review Ammari JB, Baqain ZH, Ashley PF. Med Princ Pract. 2007;16(6):437-42

Evaluation of formocresol versus ferric sulphate primary molar pulpotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis Peng L, Ye L, Guo X, Tan H, Zhou X, Wang C, Li R. Int Endod J. 2007;40(10):751-7

Evidence-based assessment of tooth-colored restorations in proximal lesions of primary molars Toh SL, Messer LB. Pediatr Dent. 2007;29(1):8-15

Low-level chronic mercury exposure in children and adolescents: meta-analysis Ng DK, Chan CH, Soo MT, Lee RS. Pediatr Int. 2007;49(1):80-7

Oral appliances and functional orthopaedic appliances for obstructive sleep apnoea in children Carvalho FR, Lentini-Oliveira D, Machado MA, Prado GF, Prado LB, Saconato H. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(2):CD005520

Orthodontic and orthopaedic treatment for anterior open bite in children Lentini-Oliveira D, Carvalho FR, Qingsong Y, Junjie L, Saconato H, Machado MA, Prado LB, Prado GF. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(2):CD005515

Orthodontic treatment for prominent upper front teeth in children Harrison JE, O'Brien KD, Worthington HV. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(3):CD003452

Preformed metal crowns for decayed primary molar teeth Innes NP, Ricketts DN, Evans DJ. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(1):CD005512

Seen but not heard: a systematic review of the place of the child in 21st-century dental research Marshman Z, Gibson BJ, Owens J, Rodd HD, Mazey H, Baker SR, Benson PE, Robinson PG. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2007;17(5):320-7

Anterior crowns for primary anterior teeth: an evidence based assessment of the literature Waggoner WF. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent. 2006;7(2):53-7; discussion 57

Are mutans streptococci detected in preschool children a reliable predictive factor for dental caries risk? A systematic review Thenisch NL, Bachmann LM, Imfeld T, Leisebach Minder T, Steurer J. Caries Res. 2006;40(5):366-74

Chlorhexidine varnish for preventing dental caries in children, adolescents and young adults: a systematic review Zhang Q, van Palenstein Helderman WH, van't Hof MA, Truin GJ. Eur J Oral Sci. 2006;114(6):449-55

Dental caries trends in 5- to 6-year-old and 11- to 13-year-old children in three UNICEF designated regions--Sub Saharan Africa, Middle East and North Africa, Latin America and Caribbean: 1970-2004 Cleaton-Jones P, Fatti P, Bonecker M. Int Dent J. 2006;56(5):294-300

Dental flossing and interproximal caries: a systematic review Hujoel PP, Cunha-Cruz J, Banting DW, Loesche WJ. J Dent Res. 2006;85(4):298-305

Differences in methodologies of measuring the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in children and adolescents Furlanetto DL, Crighton A, Topping GV. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2006;16(1):31-9

Early childhood caries: current evidence for aetiology and prevention Gussy MG, Waters EG, Walsh O, Kilpatrick NM. J Paediatr Child Health. 2006;42(1-2):37-43

Effects of pacifiers on early oral development Poyak J. Int J Orthod Milwaukee. 2006;17(4):13-6

Evaluation of the formocresol versus mineral trioxide aggregate primary molar pulpotomy: a meta-analysis Peng L, Ye L, Tan H, Zhou X. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2006;102(6):e40-4

Evidence-based recommendations for the use of sealants Reeves A, Chiappelli F, Cajulis OS. J Calif Dent Assoc. 2006;34(7):540-6

Orthodontic treatment for deep bite and retroclined upper front teeth in children Millett DT, Cunningham SJ, O'Brien KD, Benson P, Williams A, de Oliveira CM. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006;(4):CD005972

Pit and fissure sealants versus fluoride varnishes for preventing dental decay in children and adolescents Hiiri A, Ahovuo-Saloranta A, Nordblad A, Makela M. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006;(4):CD003067

Restoration of primary teeth with crowns: a systematic review of the literature Attari N, Roberts JF. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent. 2006;7(2):58-62; discussion 63

Restoration of primary teeth: clinical criteria for assessment of the literature Curzon ME, Toumba KJ. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent. 2006;7(2):48-52

Sedation of anxious children undergoing dental treatment Matharu L, Ashley PF. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006;(1):CD003877

The evidence supporting alternative management strategies for early occlusal caries and suspected occlusal dentinal caries Bader JD, Shugars DA. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2006;6(1):91-100

Timing of Demirjian's tooth formation stages Liversidge HM, Chaillet N, Mornstad H, Nystrom M, Rowlings K, Taylor J, Willems G. Ann Hum Biol. 2006;33(4):454-70

Overview of the evidence for clinical interventions in pediatric dentistry Butani Y, Levy SM, Nowak AJ, Kanellis MJ, Heller K, Hartz AJ, Dawson DV, Watkins CA. Pediatr Dent. 2005;27(1):6-11

The effects of a supervised toothbrushing programme on the caries increment of primary school children, initially aged 5-6 years Jackson RJ, Newman HN, Smart GJ, Stokes E, Hogan JI, Brown C, Seres J. Caries Res. 2005;39(2):108-15

Combinations of topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels, varnishes) versus single topical fluoride for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents Marinho VC, Higgins JP, Sheiham A, Logan S. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004;(1):CD002781

Effect of 1000 ppm relative to 250 ppm fluoride toothpaste. A meta-analysis Steiner M, Helfenstein U, Menghini G. Am J Dent. 2004;17(2):85-8

Effect of combined caries-preventive methods: a systematic review of controlled clinical trials Axelsson S, Soder B, Nordenram G, Petersson LG, Dahlgren H, Norlund A, Kallestal C, Mejare I, Lingstrom P, Lagerlof F, Holm AK, Twetman S. Acta Odontol Scand. 2004;62(3):163-9

Evidence-based assessment: evaluation of the formocresol versus ferric sulfate primary molar pulpotomy Loh A, O'Hoy P, Tran X, Charles R, Hughes A, Kubo K, Messer LB. Pediatr Dent. 2004;26(5):401-9

Feeding interventions for growth and development in infants with cleft lip, cleft palate or cleft lip and palate Glenny AM, Hooper L, Shaw WC, Reilly S, Kasem S, Reid J. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004;(3):CD003315

One topical fluoride (toothpastes, or mouthrinses, or gels, or varnishes) versus another for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents Marinho VC, Higgins JP, Sheiham A, Logan S. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004;(1):CD002780

Physicians' roles in preventing dental caries in preschool children: a summary of the evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Bader JD, Rozier RG, Lohr KN, Frame PS. Am J Prev Med. 2004;26(4):315-25

Risk factors for dental caries in young children: a systematic review of the literature Harris R, Nicoll AD, Adair PM, Pine CM. Community Dent Health. 2004;21(1 Suppl):71-85

Caries-preventive effect of fluoride toothpaste: a systematic review Twetman S, Axelsson S, Dahlgren H, Holm AK, Kallestal C, Lagerlof F, Lingstrom P, Mejare I, Nordenram G, Norlund A, Petersson LG, Soder B. Acta Odontol Scand. 2003;61(6):347-55

Fluoride mouthrinses for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents Marinho VC, Higgins JP, Logan S, Sheiham A. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(3):CD002284

Fluoride toothpastes for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents Marinho VC, Higgins JP, Sheiham A, Logan S. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(1):CD002278

Inhalation sedation with nitrous oxide as an alternative to dental general anaesthesia for children Lyratzopoulos G, Blain KM. J Public Health Med. 2003;25(4):303-12

Pacifier use and early childhood caries: an evidence-based study of the literature Peressini S. J Can Dent Assoc. 2003;69(1):16-9

Prevention. Part 8: The use of pit and fissure sealants in preventing caries in the permanent dentition of children Locker D, Jokovic A, Kay EJ. Br Dent J. 2003;195(7):375-8

Pulp treatment for extensive decay in primary teeth Nadin G, Goel BR, Yeung CA, Glenny AM. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(1):CD003220

Systematic review of controlled trials on the effectiveness of fluoride gels for the prevention of dental caries in children Marinho VC, Higgins JP, Logan S, Sheiham A. J Dent Educ. 2003;67(4):448-58

Systematic review of studies comparing the anti-caries efficacy of children's toothpaste containing 600 ppm of fluoride or less with high fluoride toothpastes of 1,000 ppm or above Ammari AB, Bloch-Zupan A, Ashley PF. Caries Res. 2003;37(2):85-92

Topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels or varnishes) for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents Marinho VC, Higgins JP, Logan S, Sheiham A. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(4):CD002782

Trends in dental caries in Latin American and Caribbean 5-6- and 11-13-year-old children: a systematic review Bonecker M, Cleaton-Jones P. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2003;31(2):152-7

Fluoride gels for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents Marinho VC, Higgins JP, Logan S, Sheiham A. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2002;(2):CD002280

Fluoride varnishes for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents Marinho VC, Higgins JP, Logan S, Sheiham A. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2002;(3):CD002279

Does low birthweight increase the risk of caries? A systematic review Burt BA, Pai S. J Dent Educ. 2001;65(10):1024-7

Effectiveness of methods used by dental professionals for the primary prevention of dental caries Rozier RG. J Dent Educ. 2001;65(10):1063-72

Pit and fissure sealants in high-caries-risk individuals Weintraub JA. J Dent Educ. 2001;65(10):1084-90

Reduction in dental caries with four concentrations of sodium fluoride in a dentifrice: a meta-analysis evaluation Bartizek RD, Gerlach RW, Faller RV, Jacobs SA, Bollmer BW, Biesbrock AR. J Clin Dent. 2001;12(3):57-62

Socioeconomic status and selected behavioral determinants as risk factors for dental caries Reisine ST, Psoter W. J Dent Educ. 2001;65(10):1009-16

Systematic review of conservative operative caries management strategies McComb D. J Dent Educ. 2001;65(10):1154-61

The microbiology of primary dental caries in humans Tanzer JM, Livingston J, Thompson AM. J Dent Educ. 2001;65(10):1028-37

A systematic review of the relationship between breastfeeding and early childhood caries Valaitis R, Hesch R, Passarelli C, Sheehan D, Sinton J. Can J Public Health. 2000;91(6):411-7

Caries risk assessment and prevention: strategies for Head Start, Early Head Start, and WIC Kanellis MJ. J Public Health Dent. 2000;60(3):210-7; discussion 218-20

Efficacy of preformed metal crowns vs. amalgam restorations in primary molars: a systematic review Randall RC, Vrijhoef MM, Wilson NH. J Am Dent Assoc. 2000;131(3):337-43

Ludwig's angina in the pediatric population: report of a case and review of the literature Britt JC, Josephson GD, Gross CW. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2000;52(1):79-87

Systematic review of water fluoridation McDonagh MS, Whiting PF, Wilson PM, Sutton AJ, Chestnutt I, Cooper J, Misso K, Bradley M, Treasure E, Kleijnen J. BMJ. 2000;321(7265):855-9

"Risk periods" associated with the development of dental fluorosis in maxillary permanent central incisors: a meta-analysis Bardsen A. Acta Odontol Scand. 1999;57(5):247-56

A systematic review of clinical diagnostic criteria of early childhood caries Ismail AI, Sohn W. J Public Health Dent. 1999;59(3):171-91

A systematic review of the relationship between overjet size and traumatic dental injuries Nguyen QV, Bezemer PD, Habets L, Prahl-Andersen B. Eur J Orthod. 1999;21(5):503-15

Fluoride supplements and fluorosis: a meta-analysis Ismail AI, Bandekar RR. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 1999;27(1):48-56

A systematic overview of the relationship between infant feeding caries and breast-feeding Sinton J, Valaitis R, Passarelli C, Sheehan D, Hesch R. Ont Dent. 1998;75(9):23-7

Factors influencing the effectiveness of sealants--a meta-analysis Llodra JC, Bravo M, Delgado-Rodriguez M, Baca P, Galvez R. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 1993;21(5):261-8