Supragingival plaque microbiota and caries risk factors among children with mixed dentition
The strong association of S. mutans with caries, along with the frequent detection of P. denticolens in children with cavitated lesions, highlights the importance of these species as potential targets for preventive strategies. The association of S. wiggsiae with prolonged bottle-feeding might suggest that early feeding behaviors influence microbial colonization. In children with fair-to-good oral hygiene, parental education on nighttime feeding, limiting cariogenic beverages, and promoting regular dental visits remain crucial for caries prevention.
Authors
- Małgorzata Mizgier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9533-2950)
- Natalia Torlińska-Walkowiak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4761-737X)
- Agnieszka Olejnik‐Schmidt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5418-5632)
- Kalina Maćkowiak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3685-0088)
- Justyna Opydo-Szymaczek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5091-3316)
- Marcin Schmidt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8417-2245)
- Renata Śniatała (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3123-7612)
- Katarzyna Pacholak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4164-4561)
Institutions
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PL)
- Hungarian University of Sports Science (HU)
- University of Life Sciences in Poznań (PL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2025-05-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06123-x
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47