European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry

01 17 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s40368-026-01300-0

Single-tooth-based dental age estimation in children: a modified Demirjian and Nolla approach using first permanent molars

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S. Emiroğlu, F. Yuce, B. Yılmaz

02 16 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s40368-026-01297-6

Navigating professional oral care for autistic children: a qualitative study with parents

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C. C. K. Chan, B. L. Tan, H. J. Tong et al.

Purpose: Despite growing recognition of inclusion health, autistic children continue to face inequities in accessing dental care. This qualitative study explored how a sample of parents in Hong Kong navigated professional oral care for t...

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03 7 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s40368-026-01295-8

Nutritional status and its association with early childhood caries in Peruvian pre-schoolers aged 3–5 years: a cross-sectional study

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R. P. López-Ramos, E. Vidigal, B. R. Jimenez-Hualpa et al.

04 5 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s40368-026-01292-x

Severity of malocclusion and its association with caries risk level in the primary dentition: a single-centre cross-sectional survey

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M. Alrashdi

Purpose Dental caries and malocclusion are prevalent in children and frequently coexist. Whether malocclusion severity is independently associated with elevated caries risk, remains poorly characterised, particularly in Saudi Arabia. The...

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05 5 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s40368-026-01294-9

Timing of extraction of compromised first permanent molars and spontaneous space closure without adjunctive orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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L. Peyrichon, E. Boyer, S. B. Fong et al.

Purpose Demirjian stage E of the second permanent molar (SPM) is widely regarded as the optimal timing for extracting a compromised first permanent molar (FPM) to maximize spontaneous space closure. In pediatric practice, however, delayi...

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06 2 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s40368-026-01272-1

Analysis of oral health-related behaviours in children’s programmes on a streaming platform

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M. E. R. Faria, D. K. dos Santos Oliveira, J. de Brito Meneghetti Duarte et al.

Objective: To evaluate the representation of oral health in children’s programmes available on a streaming platform. Methods: An infodemiological and observational study was conducted in December 2024 in Brazil, including the 30 most-vie...

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07 29 September 2026

DOI 10.1007/s40368-026-01289-6

Knowledge and management of hypomineralisation of second primary molars among Brazilian dentists: a cross-sectional study

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E. Q. Calixto, C. M. M. T. Lopes, J F. S. Dantas et al.

Purpose: To evaluate the knowledge, diagnostic ability, and clinical management of hypomineralised second primary molars (HSPM) among Brazilian dentists. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 283 Brazilian dentists (179 pa...

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08 28 September 2026

DOI 10.1007/s40368-026-01293-w

A protocol proposal for safe dental anaesthesia in paediatric patients with allergic backgrounds: insights from a case series of allergic patients

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Ç. Kondoz Torun, G. Berkel, A. R. Menteş

09 27 September 2026

DOI 10.1007/s40368-026-01285-w

Oral microbiome signatures of molar-incisor hypomineralisation: insights from a pilot study

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M. Alsaid, N. C. K. Heng, M. Ekambaram et al.

Purpose: Molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a developmental condition that may increase plaque retention and caries risk, yet its microbial signature remains unclear. We compared plaque microbiome diversity and community compositi...

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10 24 September 2026

DOI 10.1007/s40368-026-01283-y

Prevalence and characteristics of hypomineralised second primary molars in Irish school children

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H. D. McGrory, R. Leith, A. C. O’COnnell