- Examining the Role of Vitamin D in Caries Susceptibility in Children's Deciduous Teeth: A Systematic Review
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Examining the Role of Vitamin D in Caries Susceptibility in Children's Deciduous Teeth: A Systematic Review
Nutrients. 2023 Nov 18;15(22):4826. doi: 10.3390/nu15224826.
Bogdan Andrei Bumbu 1, Magda Mihaela Luca 2, Roxana Buzatu 3The global prevalence of dental caries in deciduous teeth remains a significant health concern, affecting almost 70% of children by the age of six in specific regions. This systematic review aspired to methodically investigate the association between vitamin D levels and susceptibility to caries in children's deciduous teeth. A detailed search, guided by the PRISMA and PROSPERO guidelines, was conducted across three prominent electronic databases: PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, culminating in August 2023. The search integrated various keywords related to vitamin D and dental caries in primary dentition, yielding an initial pool of 1678 articles. After meticulous scrutiny, seven studies with a total of 7655 participants were deemed suitable for inclusion. The studies represented diverse geographical regions, showcasing varied vitamin D levels and sun exposure. Patient habits like brushing frequency, dental visits, and vitamin consumption also varied across studies. The analysis pinpointed vitamin D deficiency as a potential risk factor in some of the studies, with Odds Ratios (OR) ranging from 0.68 to 2.15.
Statistically significant associations between vitamin D deficiency and caries susceptibility were documented in three studies (ORs of 2.15, 1.98, and 1.70)
. This comprehensive review elucidates the complex relationship between vitamin D levels and dental caries in children's deciduous teeth. While some studies spotlight vitamin D's pivotal role in dental health, inconsistencies across studies and regional differences necessitate more in-depth, globally representative investigations. Ensuring optimal vitamin D levels may play an integral role in dental health strategies. However, it is important to highlight that the roles of these studied factors might differ in deciduous teeth compared to permanent teeth.
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VitaminDWiki – Dental category contains:
116 Dental items Some Dental studies
- Vitamin D cut dental caries in half 80 years ago – meta-analysis 2013 80 years ago
- Caries (tooth decay) and Vitamin D - 23+ studies
- Periodontitis reduced by Vitamin D - many studies
- Risk of Oral Surgery reduced by Vitamin D – scoping review Nov 2021
- Some Dental Malocclusions 5X more likely if low vitamin D – June 2021
- Grinding teeth while sleeping (sleep bruxism) 6 X more likely if low vitamin D – Jan 2021
- Early tooth decay 1.9 X more likely if a poor Vitamin D receptor – July 2017
7 Intervention AND Dental studies 19 items listed in BOTH Dental and Infant or Child 7 listed in BOTH Dental and Vitamin D Receptor
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19 studies in both categories Dental and Infant-Child This list is automatically updated
- Childhood Dental Caries about 2X more likely if Vitamin D is less than 20 ng – review April 2024
- Early Childhood Caries 1.4 times more likely if 20-30 ng of Vitamin D – meta-analysis Jan 2024
- Caries in deciduous teeth about 2X more likely if low vitamin D – Review Nov 2023
- Severe infant caries 10X higher risk if low vitamin D (under 14 ng) - Dec 2021
- Virtually all infants in Poland got 400 IU of Vitamin D daily (not enough, non-daily is better) – April 2021
- More dental caries in children who have less than 30 ng of Vitamin D – Review Sept 2020
- Teeth from 19th century London indicate that most children were Vitamin D Deficient - Oct 2019
- Half as many tooth enamel defects in child if 2400 IU Vitamin D in late pregnancy – RCT Aug 2019
- Half as many teeth problems if higher cord blood level of vitamin D – March 2019
- No tooth decay in children with adequate Vitamin D (small study) – June 2018
- Early tooth decay 1.9 X more likely if a poor Vitamin D receptor – July 2017
- Severe childhood dental problems 2.4 X more likely if breastfed for more than two years (low vitamin D) – June 2017
- Dental Caries risk in children cut in half if more than 20 nanogram of Vitamin D – Nov 2015
- Teeth enamel problems (MIH) 11 percent less likely with just 4 ng more vitamin D – Dec 2014
- 3X fewer infant dental caries if good level of vitamin D while pregnant – April 2014
- Severe tooth decay in children unless supplemented with Vitamin D drops – Oct 2013
- UVB added in classroom reduced cavities, increased height, increased academics. etc
- Dental caries cut in half by vitamin D, review of 24 old clinical trials – Nov 2012
- Children with severe caries were 2X more likely to have inadequate vitamin D – July 2012
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