Findings

What do systematic reviews say?

3 questions · 3 findings · 1 reviews

No studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 3 · 100%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

Early childhood caries (ECC) · Children aged 6 years or younger (preschool children)

Serum 25(OH)D 50–75 nmol/l (vs ≥75 nmol/l) was associated with higher odds of ECC (OR 1.42; ungraded).

1 finding from 1 review

Early childhood caries (ECC) · Preschool children ≤6 years, North America

In North America, 25(OH)D 50–75 nmol/l (vs ≥75) was associated with higher odds of ECC (OR 2.09; ungraded).

1 finding from 1 review

The Association Between Vitamin D and Early Childhood Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2024 All outcomes
North America
OR 2.09 [1.55, 2.82]
3 studies · 750 participants
GRADE not reported

Early childhood caries (ECC) · Preschool children ≤6 years, Asia and Europe

In Asia and Europe, 25(OH)D 50–75 nmol/l (vs ≥75) was associated with higher odds of ECC (OR 1.32; ungraded).

1 finding from 1 review

The Association Between Vitamin D and Early Childhood Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2024 All outcomes
Asia and Europe
OR 1.32 [1.17, 1.50]
3 studies · 4996 participants
GRADE not reported