The association between the salivary cortisol level of mothers, children & #39;s temperament, and early childhood caries

Conclusion: Maternal stress and child's temperament were not associated with ECC. Based on the present findings, children with less harm avoidance may be more prone to S-ECC.

Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - July 30, 2021 Category: Dentistry Authors: Hossein Abedizadeh Mahbobeh Faramarzi Soraya Khafri Qurdi Qujeq Majid Ahangary Maryam Ghasempour Source Type: research