The First Dental Visit

Age at and reasons for the first dental visit.

INTRODUCTION The ideal time for the first dental visit of a child as recommended by many professional dental organizations across the world is by the age of one year. The aim of this study was to survey the age and the most common causes for the first visit to the dental office, as well as the recommendations of dentists regarding this visit. PATIENTS AND METHODS The present study included 28...

Crohn's disease: the first visit.

A Crohn's disease patient's first visit to a new practice is the optimal time to collect important clinical data and identify appropriate therapies. A methodologic approach to this visit is crucial. The focus of this visit should be on preparing the patient for the initiation of treatment, with particular attention to the necessary steps prior to the use of immunosuppressive and biologic agents...

Parents' and caregivers' perspectives on the Manitoba Dental Association's Free First Visit program.

OBJECTIVES The Free First Visit (FFV) program was implemented in 2010 to promote early preventive dental visits for children <36 months of age in Manitoba, Canada. The purpose was to understand parents' and caregivers' perspectives on the program. METHODS Three focus groups with 21 participants were conducted in Winnipeg, Canada using an interview guide in this qualitative study. RESULTS Mo...

Year one dental visit--for whose benefit?

A First Visit to Nigeria

From a chill grey day in London to be transported overnight to tropical heat and brilliant colours in Nigeria is enough to take one's breath away. During the three weeks of our stay we never lost that sense of wonder and strange beauty. At the invitation of Dr. Lambo, who made a memorable contribution to the N.A.M.H. Annual Conference in 1960, Lady Norman and I flew out to attend the first Pan ...