Is the mode of childbirth delivery linked to the prevalence of early childhood caries? A systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionWe found a weak but inconsistent association between the mode of delivery and the prevalence of early childhood caries. Further studies based on representative, prospective cohorts reporting a standardized core outcome set are required to answer the research question with higher certainty.
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research