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Patient Management

549 - Bridging Gaps: School-Based Dental Programs for Migrant Children with ECC

Saturday, May 25, 2024
2:00 PM – 2:10 PM EST
Location: Exhibit Hall (back left corner of the hall, space 137)

    Presenting Author(s)

  • PP

    Patricia E. Portela, Student (she/her/hers)

    Dental Student
    New York University College of Dentistry
    New York University College of Dentistry
    Bronx, New York, United States

    • Co-Author(s)

  • DP

    Daniela Pereira, BS

    New York University College of Dentistry

  • PP

    Patricia Portela, BS

    New York University College of Dentistry

    • Research Mentor(s)

  • RA

    Rose J. Amable, DDS

    Board Certified Pediatric Dentist /Clinical Assistant Professor
    New York University, New York, NY
    New York, New York, United States

    • Program Director(s)

  • AT

    Amy Truesdale, n/a

    Associate Program Director/Assistant Clinical Professor
    New York University College of Dentistry
    New York, New York, United States

Abstract:



Purpose: This study investigated the prevalence of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) determinants in children up to 12 years old. The primary focus was to assess the utility of the PSQ-SRBD Questionnaire as an efficient screening tool for early diagnosis of SDB in pediatric dentistry.



Methods: Conducting a cross-sectional study, an anonymous questionnaire was distributed to parents or legal guardians in a dental clinic waiting room. Multivariate analyses were applied to the collected data to identify significant determinants.



Results: The study revealed prevalent determinants of SDB in the pediatric population. Multivariate analyses unveiled key factors contributing to the risk of sleep disordered breathing in children.



Conclusions: This research illuminates the underdiagnosed issue of SDB in children, highlighting the necessity for efficient screening tools. The identified determinants provide valuable insights for developing practical methods of early detection, enabling pediatric dentists to contribute to the timely diagnosis and management of sleep disordered breathing in their young patients.

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