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The objective of this review was to consider compilation of evidence from literature and its interpretation. Evidence-based dentistry during its implementation has sometimes emphasized randomized clinical trials with exclusion of all other evidence. Systematic reviews must compile evidence from all study types, with the collected evidence processed through the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation system prior to their application in clinical decision-making. Evidence-based clinical practice should be based upon transparently reported evidence from all study types. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author argues that new pediatric dentists should consider variations in state- based numbers of U.S. children or births when determining their state or region for practice location. Topics include an increase in the number of U.S. pediatric dentists despite a decline in U.S. birth rates and number of children as of 2017 according to the U.S. Census, a shift in the proportion of medical care for U.S. children provided by pediatricians versus family physicians, and an improvement in access to dental care in the U.S. for children. accessibility

Non-restorative caries treatment (NRCT) has been mentioned as a treatment option for occluso-proximal caries lesions into dentin of primary molars. The NRCT approach for occluso-proximal caries lesions in primary molars was considered from an ethical perspective. In summary, it is not ethical to withhold restorative dental care from a child with occluso-proximal caries lesions into dentin of primary molars. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author argues that a failure on the part of the dental profession to augment standards established by the group the Commission on Dental Accreditations (CODA) concerning preparedness for complex restorative procedures, particularly pulp therapy and stainless steel crowns, in pediatric dentistry required a development of guidelines, particularly by targeting select dental students with an interest in the subject to take elective courses in complex restorative procedures.

Literature review found only one longitudinal clinical study on the use of resin infiltration technique for proximal carious lesions in primary molars. The findings were compared with literature regarding both conventional molar restorations and remineralization. It was concluded that based on the limited available evidence, resin infiltration technique should be used with caution for managing proximal carious lesions in primary molars. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A four-year-old male presented with right-sided facial swelling near the angle of the mandible. Despite the presence of multiple dental carious lesions, the cervical lymphadenopathy did not appear to be of dental origin. Otolaryngology referral with subsequent excision of the affected lymph nodes confirmed the cervical lymphadenopathy to be due to a Mycobocterium ovium intracellulare infection. A two-year follow-up showed successful resolution of the condition. The purpose of the present report was to describe a case with multiple dental carious lesions and cervical lymphadenopathy, with the latter attributed to a nondental etiology. A differential diagnosis of nondentol etiologies of cervical lymphadenopathy in young children is described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]