Child Temperament Is as Strongly Associated With Early Childhood Caries (ECC) as Poor Feeding Practices: Positive Temperament Appears Protective, Negative Temperament May Increase ECC Risk

Article Title and Bibliographic InformationCan child temperament be related to ECC?Aminabadi NA, Ghoreishizadeh A, Ghoreishizadeh M, Oskouei SG, Ghojazadeh M.Caries Res 2014;48:3-12.ReviewersRobert G. Santos, BA, MA, PhD, Rocio Quinonez, BA, DMD, MS, MPHPurpose/QuestionTo investigate the relationship of ECC and different traits of child temperament, directly and indirectly through nutritional and oral hygiene habits.Source of FundingTabriz University of Medical SciencesType of Study/DesignCross-sectional studyLevel of EvidenceLevel 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation GradeNot applicable