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293 - Oral Health and Caries Prevalence of Children with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Friday, May 24, 2024
2:45 PM – 2:55 PM EST
Location: Exhibit Hall (back left corner of the hall, space 137)

    Presenting Author(s)

  • Gainly To, DDS

    Pediatric Dental Resident PGY2
    University of Southern California
    USC
    Long Beach, California, United States

    • Research Mentor(s)

  • JP

    José C. Polido, DDS, MS

    Division Head
    University of Southern CA
    Los Angeles, California, United States

    • Program Director(s)

  • AA

    Alexander Alcaraz, DMD

    Program Director
    University of Southern CA
    Los Angeles, California, United States

Abstract:



Purpose: The aim of this retrospective study is to assess the occurrence of caries in patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Additionally, the study seeks to ascertain whether our current protocols for oral health evaluation are being effective in preventing oral health conditions and scheduling delays.



Methods: This is a retrospective chart review on patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome treated by the Heart Institute and treated at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) dental clinic in the past 10 years (January 2013 to December 2022). We will obtain and extract data through electronic health record from the Heart Institute and dental clinic at CHLA.



Results: Pending data analysis



Conclusions: We hypothesize there is higher caries incidence in children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome when compared to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) known caries rate in children. In addition, we hypothesize there are delays prior to cardiac surgery due to poor oral health in children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

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