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Preventing early childhood caries: lessons from the field
Amy Brown1, Elizabeth Lowe, Beth Zimmerman
1Health Systems Research, Inc, Washington, DC, USA.
Pediatric Dentistry
|January 26, 2007
Summary
Early childhood caries (ECC) is a major public health issue. Integrating oral health into overall child care and using comprehensive strategies are key to preventing and reducing ECC.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Early childhood caries (ECC) affects millions of young children and high-risk families.
- A national forum convened experts to share experiences and inform ECC prevention strategies.
- Oral health is integral to overall health, quality of life, and health outcomes.
Framework:
- Integrate oral health into broader child health and development systems.
- Address dental caries using a chronic disease management model.
- Employ comprehensive prevention strategies involving families, clinicians, and child services providers.
Implementation:
- Summaries of lessons learned from 14 existing ECC programs are included.
- The proceedings highlight core principles for effective ECC prevention.
- Findings provide a knowledge base to strengthen ECC programs.
Implications:
- Improved and strengthened ECC prevention and reduction efforts.
- Enhanced integration of oral health into pediatric healthcare.
- Better health outcomes and quality of life for young children affected by ECC.
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