Implementing an infant oral care program.

摘要: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Association, Public Health Association State and Territorial Directors, California Society Dentists currently recommend that children receive their first dental evaluation within the year life. Providing early care to from ages 6 months 5 years offers an opportunity educate inform parents about children's oral health. Anticipatory guidance - counseling by health providers developmental changes will occur in between visits for is important part preventive care. It may be most effective way prevent problems traditional infectious disease models have failed address, such as childhood caries. model anticipatory valuable professionals because it emphasizes prevention rather than restorative A comprehensive infant program utilizes (1) assessment at regularly scheduled visits, (2) risk assessments, (3) sessions with during either regular or additional if a child deemed risk, (4) treatment application fluoride varnish sealants, (5) outreach incentives reinforce attendance. Facilitating access crucial any intervention strategy, techniques should tailored community being served.