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    <journal-meta>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">JOHS</journal-id>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="nlm-ta">Journ of Health Scien</journal-id>
      <journal-title-group>
        <journal-title>Journal of HealthCare Sciences</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="pubmed">Journ of Health Scien</abbrev-journal-title>
      </journal-title-group>
      <issn pub-type="ppub">2231-2196</issn>
      <issn pub-type="opub">0975-5241</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Radiance Research Academy</publisher-name>
      </publisher>
    </journal-meta>
    <article-meta>
      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">386</article-id>
      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">http://dx.doi.org/10.52533/JOHS.2025.50105</article-id>
      <article-id pub-id-type="doi-url"/>
      <article-categories>
        <subj-group subj-group-type="heading">
          <subject>Dentistry</subject>
        </subj-group>
      </article-categories>
      <title-group>
        <article-title>Role of Family-Centered Dental Health Initiatives in Reducing the Incidence of Childhood Cavities&#13;
</article-title>
      </title-group>
      <contrib-group>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Jar</surname>
            <given-names>Alabbas Abdulghani</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alshahrni</surname>
            <given-names>Maram Saad</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>AL-Ghoraibi</surname>
            <given-names>Muwffak Ghazi</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alqahtani</surname>
            <given-names>Hussam Muneer</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Almohaisen</surname>
            <given-names>Talal Abdullah</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alzenidi</surname>
            <given-names>Rayan Fareed</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alkhaldi</surname>
            <given-names>Ahmed Salman</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
      </contrib-group>
      <pub-date pub-type="ppub">
        <day>22</day>
        <month>01</month>
        <year>2025</year>
      </pub-date>
      <volume>5</volume>
      <issue>1</issue>
      <fpage>42</fpage>
      <lpage>48</lpage>
      <permissions>
        <copyright-statement>This article is copyright of Popeye Publishing, 2009</copyright-statement>
        <copyright-year>2009</copyright-year>
        <license license-type="open-access" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">
          <license-p>This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) Licence. You may share and adapt the material, but must give appropriate credit to the source, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made.</license-p>
        </license>
      </permissions>
      <abstract>
        <p>Pediatric dental caries remains a widespread public health challenge with significant long-term implications for children__ampersandsign#39;s oral and overall health. Family-centered approaches have emerged as an effective strategy for addressing these challenges by emphasizing caregiver involvement, preventive education, and integrated care. Evidence demonstrates that involving families in oral health promotion fosters sustained behavioral changes, reducing the incidence and recurrence of childhood caries. Educational programs that target caregivers__ampersandsign#39; awareness and practices have been pivotal in promoting oral hygiene and dietary modifications. These interventions not only mitigate risk factors but also establish foundational habits that endure into adulthood. Integrating oral health education within broader family health practices, including prenatal care and pediatric visits, ensures a holistic approach to prevention. School-based initiatives further reinforce these habits, fostering community engagement and enhancing adherence to preventive measures. The role of technology in amplifying the reach and impact of family-centered care is significant. Telehealth platforms and mobile applications provide accessible solutions for remote consultations, follow-ups, and continuous caregiver education. These innovations have proven particularly effective in underserved areas, reducing disparities in oral health outcomes. Long-term studies highlight the enduring benefits of these approaches, including lower caries prevalence, reduced treatment costs, and improved quality of life. By addressing systemic barriers, family-centered models bridge gaps in accessibility, making preventive care equitable and sustainable. These strategies align with public health goals to reduce pediatric dental disparities and integrate oral health into comprehensive family care. Through targeted education, collaborative care models, and technological advancements, family-centered initiatives demonstrate a powerful capacity to transform pediatric oral health outcomes and create lasting intergenerational benefits.&#13;
</p>
      </abstract>
      <kwd-group>
        <kwd>Pediatric dental caries</kwd>
        <kwd> family-centered care</kwd>
        <kwd> preventive oral health</kwd>
        <kwd> caregiver education</kwd>
        <kwd> integrated health practices</kwd>
      </kwd-group>
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