Poster Presentations (by special request)
Analysis of Association of BMI and Dental Age in Hispanic Children Ages Six to Sixteen
Presented by: Dr. Anita Jivan, DDS, Chief Pediatric Dental Resident, NYU Langone
The purpose of this study was to understand the correlation between BMI and dental development. A retrospective chart review was conducted of Hispanic pediatric patients ages 6 to 16 who had a panoramic image taken at Columbia Compass Health Pediatric Department. The panoramic images were manually reviewed and the Demirjian method was used to ascribe a stage tooth calcification to each tooth on the lower left. The combined score was then converted to a dental age. T-test revealed that Hispanic children with obesity had an increased dental age compared to chronological age.
Comparison of Active White Spot Lesions between Children Who Received Fluoride Varnish Application and Those who Did Not
Presented by: Dr. Jaskaran Bhogal, DMD, Pediatric Dental Resident, NYU Langone Hospitals
Fluoride is known to reduce the risks of caries through topical application. Active white spots lesions (AWSL) are carious lesions that may have the potential to remineralize with proper oral hygiene and adjunctive products. This study aimed to see the prevalence of AWSL in children ages four to eight between children who received fluoride varnish, and those who did not, at a pediatric dental clinic in Columbia, MO. Demographics that were evaluated were age, sex, ethnicity, and type of insurance.
Dental Status of Pediatric Dental Refugees in Columbia, MO
Presented by: Dr. Judy Nguyen, DMD, Pediatric Dental Resident, NYU Langone - Columbia, MO
The purpose of this study is to identify if dental refugees have more extensive and/or urgent dental needs than home population.
The Effect of Space Maintainer Bands on Caries Risk in Children
Presented by: Dr. Matt Freihofer, DMD, Pediatric Dental Resident, NYU Langone Health
Retrospective chart review evaluated if the presence of a space retainer served as a plaque trap and increased DMFS scores on banded molars when compared to unbanded molars.