Early childhood caries and infant’s oral health; pediatricians’ and family physicians’ practice knowledge and attitude in Riyadh city Saudi Arabia

摘要

BackgroundEarly childhood caries (ECC) is a significant worldwide oral health problem. However, parents do not take their children to the dentist for regular screening of oral diseases as early as they do with pediatricians and family physicians. As a result, pediatricians and family physicians are considered as a reliable and perfect source for children’s oral health promotion and disease prevention. Studies assessing pediatricians’ and family physicians’ practice, knowledge and attitude regarding ECC and infant’s oral health in Saudi Arabia are few. As a result, this study aimed to assess these aspects.