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Response to Horowitz : Research issues in early childhood caries
Author(s) -
Johnsen David C.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
community dentistry and oral epidemiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.061
H-Index - 101
eISSN - 1600-0528
pISSN - 0301-5661
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0528.1998.tb02097.x
Subject(s) - medicine , psychological intervention , early childhood caries , dental research , public health interventions , dental decay , oral health , gerontology , dentistry , nursing
— 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.