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Are systemic antibiotics indicated in children presenting with an odontogenic abscess in the primary dentition? / Roos Leroy in Clinical oral investigations, 25(2021)05 ([05/01/2021])  

[article] Are systemic antibiotics indicated in children presenting with an odontogenic abscess in the primary dentition? : A systematic review of the literature [printed text] / Roos Leroy , Author ; Jolyce Bourgeois , Author ; Leen Verleye, Author ; Joana C. Carvalho, Author ; Anouk Eloot, Author ; Rita Cauwels, Author ; Dominique Declerck, Author . - 2021 . - 8 pp. Languages : English (eng) in Clinical oral investigations > 25(2021)05 [05/01/2021] . - 8 pp. Descriptors: Classification W 1 Serials. Periodicals Indexation Abscess ; Antibiotic Prophylaxis ; Journal Article ; Peer Review ; R332 ; Review Abstract: Objectives: This systematic review aimed to assess (1) whether systemic antibiotics are beneficial or harmful in healthy children who present with an odontogenic abscess in the primary dentition with or without systemic involvement and (2) if antibiotics are beneficial, which type, dosage and duration are the most effective. Materials and methods: Electronic databases (Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Library) were screened from 1948 up to August 2020. No filters with respect to study design were applied. Outcomes of interest included pain, swelling, pain relief, adverse effects, signs of infection, quality-of-life measurements and medication required for pain relief. Results: Altogether, 352 titles and abstracts were screened for eligibility; of these, 19 were selected for full text assessment. All were excluded because none of them fulfilled the inclusion criteria and addressed the (adjunctive) use of antibiotics in children who present with an odontogenic abscess in the primary dentition. Conclusions: At present, there is no single randomised or non-randomised clinical study evaluating the effectiveness and harms of systemic antibiotics administered in children who present with an odontogenic abscess in the primary dentition. Clinical relevance: There is no clinical evidence to support nor to refute the use of antibiotics in children who present with an odontogenic abscess in the primary dentition without signs of local spread or systemic involvement. Given this lack of scientific evidence, the use of antibiotics cannot be recommended in these children. Well-designed clinical trials are indicated to fully understand the impact and necessity of antibiotics in these situations. Link for e-copy: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-021-03862-3 Format of e-copy: PDF [Requires Subscription] Record link: https://kce.docressources.info/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=4776 [article]

Dental attendance in preschool children / Roos Leroy in International journal of paediatric dentistry, 23(2013)02 ([03/01/2013])  

[article] Dental attendance in preschool children : a prospective study [printed text] / Roos Leroy , Author ; Kris Bogaerts, Author ; K. Hoppenbrouwers, Author ; L. Martens, Author ; Dominique Declerck, Author . - 2013 . - p. 84-93. Languages : English (eng) in International journal of paediatric dentistry > 23(2013)02 [03/01/2013] . - p. 84-93 Descriptors: Classification W 1 Serials. Periodicals Indexation Attitude to Health ; Belgium ; Child, Preschool ; Cohort Studies ; Dental Health Surveys ; Educational Status ; Journal Article ; Logistic Models ; Peer Review ; Prospective Studies ; Socioeconomic Factors Abstract: BACKGROUND: At present, our understanding of the use of dental care services is incomplete, certainly where preschool children are concerned. OBJECTIVES: To investigate what proportion of 3- and 5-year-olds living in Flanders (Belgium) have already visited the dentist, to describe parents' experience about their child's dental visit, and to explore factors that may have an impact on children's early dental visit. DESIGN: Data were collected from 1057 children; validated questionnaires were completed, and children were examined by trained dentist at ages 3 and 5. Logistic regression analyses were performed to explain dental attendance. RESULTS: At the age of 3, 62% and by 5 years, 21% had never visited the dentist. The first dental visit was considered a pleasant experience for the majority of children. Multivariable regression analyses revealed that children who were not first born, whose mothers had a higher educational level and whose parents had recently visited the dentist, had significantly higher odds for having visited the dentist at young age. CONCLUSIONS: Parents of young children need to be informed about and motivated for an early dental visit. Promotion campaigns should focus on firstborn children, children from less educated parents, and parents who do not regularly see a dentist. Link for e-copy: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-263X.2012.01227.x Format of e-copy: PDF [Requires Subscription] Record link: https://kce.docressources.info/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=4116 [article]

Effect evaluation of an oral health promotion intervention in preschool children / Sigrid Van den Branden in European Journal of Public Health, 24(2014)6 ([12/25/2013])  

[article] Effect evaluation of an oral health promotion intervention in preschool children [printed text] / Sigrid Van den Branden, Author ; Stephan Van den Broucke, Author ; Roos Leroy , Author ; Dominique Declerck, Author ; Kris Bogaerts, Author ; K. Hoppenbrouwers, Author . - 2013 . - 893-8. Languages : English (eng) in European Journal of Public Health > 24(2014)6 [12/25/2013] . - 893-8 Descriptors: Classification W 1 Serials. Periodicals Indexation Health Promotion ; Journal Article ; Peer Review Abstract: Objective. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a multi-component oral health intervention in preschool children in a non-randomized intervention study with a complementary baseline control. Methods. Participants in the main study were 2137 children born between October 2003 and July 2004 in Flanders, Belgium. In the intervention group (50.5% of participants), an oral health education program was added to a standard preventive care program during the first 3 years of life. Oral health examinations were performed by trained dentists when the children were 3 (2007) and 5 (2009) years old. Data on dietary habits, oral hygiene habits and dental attendance were obtained through structured questionnaires. Regression analyses were applied to compare the results of the intervention and control group with baseline measurements obtained before the intervention (2003) in other cohorts of 3- (N = 1291) and 5-year-olds (N = 1325) living in the same regions. Results. The prevalence of caries experience was generally lower in the main study compared with the baseline cohorts, with little differences between the intervention and control group. For the oral health-related behaviours, the control group scored mostly better. Nevertheless, compared with baseline, limited differences were observed in dental attendance, tooth brushing, helping with tooth brushing and consuming in-between drinks (P < 0.05). Conclusion. The study illustrates that a multi-component, theory-based intervention at community level had only a limited and temporary effect on oral health-related behaviours in the community under study. Further research is needed to determine how oral health in young children can be improved in the long term. Link for e-copy: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckt204 Format of e-copy: PDF [Requires Subscription] Record link: https://kce.docressources.info/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=3688 [article]

Effects of time and socio-economic status on the determinants of oral health-related behaviours of parents of preschool children / Sigrid Van den Branden in European Journal of Oral Sciences, 120(2012)02 ([04/01/2012])  

[article] Effects of time and socio-economic status on the determinants of oral health-related behaviours of parents of preschool children [printed text] / Sigrid Van den Branden, Author ; Stephan Van den Broucke, Author ; Roos Leroy , Author ; Dominique Declerck, Author ; K. Hoppenbrouwers, Author . - 2012 . - p. 153-160. Languages : English (eng) in European Journal of Oral Sciences > 120(2012)02 [04/01/2012] . - p. 153-160 Descriptors: Classification W 1 Serials. Periodicals Indexation Belgium ; Child, Preschool ; Health Behavior ; Journal Article ; Parents ; Peer Review ; Social Conditions ; Utilization Review Abstract: The oral health-related beliefs of parents have an important impact on the oral health status of their children; however, they are not stable over time. This study aimed to assess the changes, over time, in the determinants of parental oral health-related behaviour based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour and to investigate socio-economic inequalities. The cohort consisted of the parents - mainly the mothers - of 1,057 children born in 2003 and 2004 in Flanders (Belgium). According to the Theory of Planned Behaviour, validated questionnaires, completed at children's birth and at age 3 and 5yr, assessed parental attitudes, social norms, perceived behavioural control, and intention towards three behaviours: dietary habits, oral hygiene habits, and dental attendance. Linear mixed-model analyses were applied. Positive parental attitudes towards oral health-related behaviours increased between birth and 3yr of age, whereas the scores for subjective norms and intentions decreased. Scores remained stable for children between three and 5yr of age. Highly educated mothers had significantly higher scores for attitudes, perceived behavioural control, and intentions than less-educated mothers. Health promotion campaigns should take these natural changes and inequalities of dental beliefs into account when developing and evaluating interventions. Link for e-copy: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0722.2012.00951.x Format of e-copy: PDF [Requires Subscription] Record link: https://kce.docressources.info/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=4089 [article]

Evaluating the implementation fidelity of a multicomponent intervention for oral health promotion in preschool children / Sigrid Van den Branden in Prevention science, 16(2015)01 ([01/01/2015])  

[article] Evaluating the implementation fidelity of a multicomponent intervention for oral health promotion in preschool children [printed text] / Sigrid Van den Branden, Author ; Stephan Van den Broucke, Author ; Roos Leroy , Author ; Dominique Declerck, Author ; K. Hoppenbrouwers, Author . - 2015 . - p. 1-10. Languages : English (eng) in Prevention science > 16(2015)01 [01/01/2015] . - p. 1-10 Descriptors: Classification W 1 Serials. Periodicals Indexation Belgium ; Health Promotion ; Infant, Newborn ; Journal Article ; Peer Review ; Program Evaluation Abstract: This study evaluates the process of implementation of a longitudinal intervention program to promote oral health in preschool children in Flanders, Belgium. As the program was implemented in an existing preventive health care organization, the study also evaluates this setting as the context for implementation. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used to evaluate implementation fidelity, based on Carroll's theoretical framework of implementation fidelity (Carroll et al., Implementation Science 2:40, 2007). Questionnaire data from participants and health workers were analyzed, and document analyses were performed to compare registrations of the actions with the planning manual. Results were mixed. Whereas more than 88 % of all parents attended all home visits, only 57 % received at least 9 of the 11 planned consultations. Fifty-two percent of the families received all supporting materials, and on average, 73 % of all attending families received all information at a contact as described in the manual. Moderating factors such as the adequate use of facilitators and high participant responsiveness had a positive impact on implementation fidelity, whereas the quality of delivery differed to a great extent between the nurses who were involved during the entire intervention period and those who gave only a few sessions. Implementing an intervention in an existing well-baby program has many advantages, although lack of time presents a challenge to implementation fidelity. The results of this process evaluation allow a better understanding of the contribution of implementation fidelity to the effectiveness of health promotion programs. Link for e-copy: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-013-0425-3 Format of e-copy: PDF [Requires Subscription] Record link: https://kce.docressources.info/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=4029 [article]

Factors associated with prevalence and severity of caries experience in preschool children / Dominique Declerck in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 36(2008)02 ([04/01/2008])  

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Guide clinique pour la prescription Prudente d’antibiotiques en pratique dentaire / Roos Leroy / Brussels [Belgium] : KCE = Federaal Kenniscentrum voor de Gezondheidszorg = Centre Fédéral d'Expertise des Soins de Santé = Belgian Health Care Knowledge Centre (2020)  

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Guideline on the prudent prescription of antibiotics in the dental office / Roos Leroy / Brussels [Belgium] : KCE = Federaal Kenniscentrum voor de Gezondheidszorg = Centre Fédéral d'Expertise des Soins de Santé = Belgian Health Care Knowledge Centre (2020)  

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Guideline on the prudent prescription of antibiotics in the dental office / Roos Leroy / Brussels [Belgium] : KCE = Federaal Kenniscentrum voor de Gezondheidszorg = Centre Fédéral d'Expertise des Soins de Santé = Belgian Health Care Knowledge Centre (2020)  

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Guideline on the prudent prescription of antibiotics in the dental office / Roos Leroy / Brussels [Belgium] : KCE = Federaal Kenniscentrum voor de Gezondheidszorg = Centre Fédéral d'Expertise des Soins de Santé = Belgian Health Care Knowledge Centre (2020)  

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Impact of caries experience in the deciduous molars on the emergence of the successors / Roos Leroy in European Journal of Oral Sciences, 111(2003)02 ([04/01/2003])  

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Measuring oral health behaviour in Flemish health care workers / A. Defranc in Community Dental Health, 25(2008)02 ([06/01/2008])  

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Modelling tooth emergence data based on multivariate interval-censored data / Kris Bogaerts in Statistics in medicine, 21(2002)24 ([12/30/2002])  

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Multivariate survival analysis for the identification of factors associated with cavity formation in permanent first molars / Roos Leroy in European Journal of Oral Sciences, 113(2005)02 ([04/01/2005])  

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Objective and subjective oral health care needs among adults with various disabilities / Roos Leroy in Clinical oral investigations, 17(2013)08 ([11/01/2013])  

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