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Omar Al Dayel¹, Suhael Ahmed², Maha Abdullah Alenezi³, Khawlh Ali Al Frieh³, Ruba Saeed Abuthibah⁴, Malak Ahmed Abanmy⁵, Nouf Mohammed Al Hoshany³, Yasmeen Hmoud Alshammari⁵, Ghali Mukhlef Alshammari⁶, Hala Hmoud Alshammari⁵
1-Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Director of Academic Affairs at PAADI
Deputy Director of Prince Abdulrahman Advanced Dental Institute (PAADI), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2- Asst Professor, Dept of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Riyadh Elm university, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
3-The Vision College, Dental Complex. East Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
4-King Khalid University, Dental Complex,East Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
5-Riyadh Elm University, Dental Complex,East Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
6-Riyadh Elm University, Al Yamamah Hospital, Dental Clinic, Saudi Arabia
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a significant public health issue affecting young children worldwide, with a substantial impact in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to assess the strategies adopted by dentists in Saudi Arabia for the management of ECC. A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 448 dentists across the Kingdom. The survey focused on various aspects of ECC management, including preventive measures, diagnosis, treatment protocols, and referral practices. Results indicated that while there is a general awareness of the importance of early intervention, variations in the adoption of management strategies exist. Factors influencing these strategies include dentist demographics, training, and access to resources. This study highlights the need for standardization in ECC management protocols and suggests further educational initiatives to ensure optimal care for children.
KEYWORDS: Early childhood caries, saudi arabia, dental management, preventive dentistry, cross-sectional study
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