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- Title
Response to Horowitz: Research issues in early childhood caries.
- Authors
Johnsen, David C.
- Abstract
Interest in early childhood caries (ECC) remains strong internationally, yet a name remains elusive. Baby bottle tooth decay (BBTD) was widely recognized by non-dental health professionals -a factor to consider in choosing a more appropriate name. Due to limits in historic data, progress against the disease remains difficult to determine. As reflected by Dr Horowitz's list of recommendations, a focused agenda is not at hand on research leading to specific interventions. We also struggle to develop a specific set of interventions suitable for public health settings. In the absence of research-based effective interventions, I hope we do not withdraw from efforts to reduce ECC.
- Subjects
MILK bottles; DENTAL caries in children; GENERAL practitioners; PUBLIC health; INTERVENTION (Administrative procedure); MEDICAL records
- Publication
Community Dentistry & Oral Epidemiology, 1998, Vol 26, p82
- ISSN
0301-5661
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1600-0528.1998.tb02097.x