Role of the dentist in promoting breastfeeding. A Scoping Review

Authors

  • Gonzalo Zelada Sepúlveda Universidad Andres Bello
  • Matías Martínez Martínez Universidad Andres Bello
  • Joaquín Roco Bazaez Universidad Andres Bello
  • Beatriz Beytía Caillaux Universidad Andres Bello

Keywords:

Breastfeeding, benefits, early childhood caries, diet, orofacial development

Abstract

Objective: To determine the importance of the role played by the dentist in the multidisciplinary health team that supports pregnant women, while the specific objective is to systematically review the published evidence related to the influence of breastfeeding on the development of early childhood caries (ECC), alterations in the stomatognathic system and dietary habits of the infant. 

Material and Methods: A Scoping Review following the international PRISMA protocol based on a PICOT format research question was conducted. The search was carried out in MEDLINE / PubMed, Web of Science, and Ebsco databases. 

Results: Fourteen studies were included: 3 narrative reviews and 11 systematic reviews (5 included meta-analyses). 

Conclusion: The first 12 months of breastfeeding would play a fundamental role in preventing ECC and is considered a protective factor until this period. Minors with little or no breastfeeding are associated with a higher risk of suffering from gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases. The decrease or absence of breastfeeding could induce abnormal development of the orofacial cavity in susceptible patients. Given this, the dentist's participation in the multidisciplinary team in charge of education and promotion of breastfeeding is essential.

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Published

2021-01-18

How to Cite

Zelada Sepúlveda, G., Martínez Martínez, M., Roco Bazaez, J., & Beytía Caillaux, B. (2021). Role of the dentist in promoting breastfeeding. A Scoping Review. Applied Sciences in Dentistry, 1. Retrieved from https://biologiamarina.uv.cl/index.php/asid/article/view/2641

Issue

Vol. 1 (2020): Supl. 1

Section

Reviews

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