https://estomatologia.univalle.edu.co/index.php/revista_estomatologia <p><strong>Revista Estomatologia </strong>is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to the dissemination of new knowledge and information developed from scientific researches on all areas of oral and systemic medicine of the human being. It addresses itself primarily to researchers in the field of health sciences, university professors, undergraduate and postgraduate students, dental clinicians and specialized practitioners in the field of health sciences.</p> Revista Estomatología y Salud en-US Revista Estomatología 0121-3873 <p>Los autores/as conservan los derechos de autor y ceden a la revista el derecho de la primera publicación, con el trabajo registrado con la&nbsp;<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" target="_new">licencia de atribución de Creative Commons</a>, que permite a terceros utilizar lo publicado siempre que mencionen la autoría del trabajo y a la primera publicación en esta revista.</p> https://estomatologia.univalle.edu.co/index.php/revista_estomatologia/article/view/13489 <p>Dental caries is a multifactorial disease with a global prevalence greater than 50%. That arises from an imbalance between the tooth structure and the surrounding plaque, induced by endogenous microorganisms, systemic and local factors that influence its development. Lack of oral hygiene and poor diet contribute significantly to its high prevalence.<br>This problem persists as a challenge to global public health. With the aim of understanding and addressing the factors associated with caries in children, an investigation was carried out in Suárez, Cauca, considering their sociodemographic aspects.<br>For this purpose, surveys were implemented for the legal guardians and intraoral examination for the first degree students of these institutions. The research provide insights to help develop effective strategies to reduce the risk of caries and improve oral habits in primary school children</p> Sherick Nathalia Villegas Mina Daniela Andrea Ortiz Gómez Jairo Corchuelo Ojeda Copyright (c) 2025 Revista Estomatología http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2025-09-03 2025-09-03 33 2 10.25100/re.v33i2.13489 https://estomatologia.univalle.edu.co/index.php/revista_estomatologia/article/view/15191 <p>Artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted from being a promise to becoming a tangible reality across dental domains —imaging diagnostics, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, implantology, prosthodontics, and digital lab workflows— offering AI-augmented workflows that promise precision, predictability, and equity. Yet, the gap between "laboratory accuracy" and real-world clinical effectiveness persists. This editorial synthesizes current advances, limitations, and future directions for responsible adoption.</p> Edison Andres Cruz Olivo Copyright (c) 2025 Revista Estomatología http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2025-09-03 2025-09-03 33 2 10.25100/re.v33i2.15191