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Indigeneity: a strength-based approach to oral health of Indigenous children

2024-03-19
(Press-News.org) Alexandria, VA, USA – A study aiming to determine if a relationship exists between constructs of Indigeneity and untreated caries in First Nations children in Manitoba and Ontario, controlling for selected was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 48th Annual Meeing of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, on March 13-16, 2024, in New Orleans, LA, USA.

The abstract, “Indigeneity: A Strength-Based Approach to Oral Health of Indigenous Children.” was presented during the “Late Breaking Abstracts II” Poster Session that took place on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 3:45 p.m. Central Standard Time (UTC-6).

The study, by Anna Ness of the University of Toronto, Canada, explored the potential relationship between untreated caries and constructs of Indigeneity such as traditional language, participation in cultural events, and sharing traditional foods in First Nations children in Manitoba and Ontario, controlling for selected survey and clinical exam results (n=157). Predictor variables measured Indigeneity constructs derived from the First Nations Regional Health Survey. Outcome variables measured untreated caries using the dt index. Chi-Square tests were used to determine the statistical association between mother’s Indigeneity and untreated decay in children. Logistic regression using a combination of direct and statistical procedures was used to control for confounders. 

The childrens’ mean age was 3.4 (SD=1.1), and mean number of decayed teeth was 5.5 (SD=4.1). Three-quarters of the caregivers were biological mothers (n=108/157). A child’s odds of having three or more decayed teeth are 59% less (OR=0.41, 95% CI 0.19-0.89, p=.02) if the mother’s primary spoken language is a First Nations language. Speaking a First Nations language in daily life remained the most important factor associated with untreated decay after adjusting for child’s age, mother’s education level, food insecurity, self-perceived racism in the healthcare system, and other confounders (OR=0.341, 95% CI 0.13-0.91, p=.03).

The study concluded that speaking a First Nation language is a powerful predictor that may be protective against dental caries. Indigeneity constructs may be harnessed as strength-based approaches to research and programming with First Nations children as language and traditional culture are positive Social Determinants of Health for First Nations Peoples.

About IADR

The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to drive dental, oral, and craniofacial research for health and well-being worldwide. IADR represents the individual scientists, clinician-scientists, dental professionals, and students based in academic, government, non-profit, and private-sector institutions who share our mission. Learn more at www.iadr.org.

About AADOCR

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to drive dental, oral, and craniofacial research to advance health and well-being. AADOCR represents the individual scientists, clinician-scientists, dental professionals, and students based in academic, government, non-profit, and private-sector institutions who share our mission. AADOCR is the largest division of IADR. Learn more at www.aadocr.org.

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