Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 95-96, June 2009

Secondhand Smoke May Be Associated with an Increased Risk of Primary Tooth Caries

Assistant Clinical Professor of Health Policy, Health Services Research and Pediatric Dentistry, Boston University School of Dental Medicine, 16 Industrial Drive, Augusta, ME 04330

Associate Professor of Preventive and Community Dentistry, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, IA 52242

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Parental smoking behavior and caries experience in preschool children. Leroy R, Hoppenbrouwers K, Jara A, Declerck D. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2008. 36(3):249-57.

Reviewers

Jonathan D. Shenkin, DDS, MPH John Warren, DDS, MS

Purpose/Question

To determine if secondhand smoke was associated with dental caries in preschool-age children while controlling for other known confounders.

Source of Funding

Industry supported with funding from GABA Benelux and GABA International, Therwil, Switzerland.

Type of Study/Design

Cross-sectional study

Level of Evidence

Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Not applicable

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PII: S1532-3382(09)00048-7

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2009.03.018

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 95-96, June 2009

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