Abstract
Objective: To investigate the association between dental caries and early childhood development in 3-year-olds from Talca, Chile. Method: A pilot study with a convenience sample of 3-year-olds from Talca (n = 39) who attend public healthcare centers. Child development was measured by the Psychomotor Development Index (PDI), a screening tool used nationally among pre-school children to assess language development, ine mot or skills and coordinat ion areas.
Translated title of the contribution | Dental caries and early childhood development: A pilot study |
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Original language | Spanish |
Pages (from-to) | 38-42 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Revista Chilena de Pediatria |
Volume | 86 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published or Issued - 1 Feb 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Child development
- Dental caries
- Growth
- Pre-school
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health