February 2013 PMID 23356636

Vitamin D and dental caries in controlled clinical trials: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Philippe P Hujoel

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Various discussions reflect positive reception and curiosity about vitamin D's role in dental health, with examples like references to how sunlight exposure may reduce cavities, critiques of industry influence, and calls for more research, using a tone that blends scientific interest with social critique and awareness of broader health debates.

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Most discussions support the idea that vitamin D has a beneficial role in preventing dental cavities, endorsing the research findings.

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Participants show moderate curiosity, referencing mechanisms like sunlight exposure and debates about the dental industry’s focus, indicating genuine interest.

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Comments delve into mechanisms, historical contexts, and critique of industry influence, reflecting thoughtful involvement rather than superficial chatter.

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The conversations acknowledge potential health benefits and societal implications, suggesting the findings could influence dental health practices and public health policies.

Abstract in brief

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined 24 controlled clinical trials to assess whether vitamin D can help prevent dental cavities in children, finding that vitamin D may have a beneficial effect, although the evidence is not highly certain.
Most of the included studies were older and did not follow modern clinical trial standards, which may affect the reliability of the results; there was also significant variability and bias among the studies.
The analysis suggested that vitamin D, whether from supplements or ultraviolet radiation, could potentially reduce the risk of dental caries, but more well-designed research is needed to confirm this effect.]

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RT @DrLimeback: @uyyyar @nyscof @thelovelybrenda @DHSWI Evidence from RCTs Vit.D prevents dental decay: https://t.co/IiMDoios9T. See https:…

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虫歯予防に対するビタミン Dのメタ分析ビタミン D の補給は、補給なしと比較して虫歯の発生率の有意な減少と関連していた (p<0.0001) https://t.co/sq1cZeYMSb

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11) Improves Dental Health Sun exposure and subsequent increases in vitamin D levels may reduce the formation of dental cavities. https://t.co/v1IGNm6rFh), https://t.co/OkZRIaNJtI

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