HIV-infected children on antiretroviral therapy (HI) vs HIV-exposed but uninfected children (HEU)
Dental caries · Children and adolescents (<18 years) living with HIV (CLWH)
HIV-infected children on ART had higher odds of dental caries than HEU children in a cohort study (OR 2.88, 95% CI 1.71 to 4.84; ungraded).
2 findings from 1 review
- Association between antiretroviral therapy and dental caries in children and adolescents with HIV: a systematic review… 2025 All outcomesProspective follow-up · Dental examination of children/adolescents with HIV in clinic and community settings; low- and middle-income countries (Brazil, India, Nigeria, Cambodia, Uganda, West Africa) · Cohort studiesOR 2.88 [1.71, 4.84]Studies not reportedGRADE not reported
- Association between antiretroviral therapy and dental caries in children and adolescents with HIV: a systematic review… 2025 All outcomesNot specified (cross-sectional) · Dental examination of children/adolescents with HIV in clinic and community settings; low- and middle-income countries (Brazil, India, Nigeria, Cambodia, Uganda, West Africa) · Cross-sectional studiesOR 3.73 [1.88, 7.40]Studies not reportedGRADE not reported