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Oral health care for the internationally adopted child: a case report

Jeffrey T Johnson1

  • 1Department of Oral Health Science, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry, Lexington, KY, USA. jjohn5@email.uky.edu

Journal of Dentistry for Children (Chicago, Ill.)
|May 6, 2005
PubMed

Insights

International adoption can pose unique oral health risks for children. This case report highlights potential dental complications in internationally adopted children, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Global Health
  • Adoption Medicine

Background:

  • International adoption literature extensively covers general health but lacks focus on oral health.
  • International adoptees represent a unique pediatric population with potential health disparities.

Observation:

  • This case report reviews medical implications of international adoption.
  • It specifically addresses the often-overlooked oral health needs of international adoptees.

Findings:

  • International adoptees may present with various oral health complications.
  • These complications require specific attention from dental and medical professionals.

Implications:

  • Highlights the critical need for comprehensive oral health assessments in international adoptees.
  • Underscores the importance of integrating oral health into the broader medical care of adopted children.

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