Caries risk assessment appropriate for the age 1 visit (infants and toddlers).
نویسندگان
چکیده
This article discusses caries management by risk assessment for children age 0-5. Risk assessment is the first step in a comprehensive protocol for infant oral care. The program includes opportunities to establish a "dental home" and provide guidance for improved health outcomes. Risk assessment forms, instructions for use, and guidance-related education points have been included. Collaboration among all health professionals regarding early and timely intervention to promote children's oral health and disease prevention is emphasized.
منابع مشابه
Caries risk assessment and prevention: strategies for Head Start, Early Head Start, and WIC.
OBJECTIVES This review updates the evidence regarding caries risk assessment for infants, toddlers, and preschool children and formulates recommendations for preventive strategies for WIC, Head Start, and Early Head Start. METHODS Literature on caries risk assessment and preventive strategies for infants, toddlers, and preschool children were reviewed and synthesized. Recommendations for WIC,...
متن کاملBarriers to pediatricians' adherence to American Academy of Pediatrics oral health referral guidelines: North Carolina general dentists' opinions.
PURPOSE The purposes of this study were to: (1) assess knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of North Carolina general dentists (GDs) regarding American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) dental referral guidelines; and (2) determine factors that influence pediatricians' ability to comply with AAP guidelines. METHODS One thousand GDs were surveyed to determine barriers toward acceptance of physician r...
متن کاملCaries Prevalence, Oral Hygiene, and Oral Health Habits of Kuwaiti Infants and Toddlers
OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to describe the oral health, oral hygiene, and oral health habits of Kuwaiti infants and toddlers. SUBJECTS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study of a convenience sample included 336 infants and toddlers (156 females and 180 males). The teeth of the infants and toddlers were examined using a mirror and a light source. Oral hygiene was recorded, and the...
متن کاملAssessment of Risk Factors for Low Birth weight of Infants in Zanjan Province Using Quantile Regression Analysis
Background: Low birth weight is one of the key indicators to assess the health of infants, and appropriate birth weight is one of the most important goals of any health system which also reflects the quality of prenatal care. Objectives: The present research aimed to study some of the factors associated with low birth weight using quantile regression analysis. Methods: A cross-sectional s...
متن کاملClinical inquiries. Can infants/toddlers get enough fluoride through brushing?
Yes. brushing twice daily with topical fluoride toothpaste decreases the incidence of dental caries in infants and toddlers (strength of recommendation [Sor]: a, based on meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials [rCts]). High-concentration fluoride toothpaste delivers superior caries protection, but causes more dental fluorosis. use of high-concentration fluoride toothpaste should be targe...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
برای دانلود متن کامل این مقاله و بیش از 32 میلیون مقاله دیگر ابتدا ثبت نام کنید
ثبت ناماگر عضو سایت هستید لطفا وارد حساب کاربری خود شوید
ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the California Dental Association
دوره 35 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007