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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
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Children's Oral Health Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment.
Christopher Okunseri1, Cesar Gonzalez2, Brian Hodgson2
1Department of Clinical Services, School of Dentistry, Marquette University, Room 356, PO Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881, USA.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|August 31, 2015
Summary
This article reviews pediatric oral health care, focusing on dental caries prevention and treatment. It highlights the importance of early dental visits and pediatrician involvement to address unmet oral health needs in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Public Health
Background:
- Oral health is a significant unmet need for US children.
- Dental caries is a prevalent childhood disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce key aspects of pediatric oral health care.
- To review epidemiology, risk assessment, prevention, and treatment of dental caries.
- To discuss barriers to dental care and the role of pediatricians.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of pediatric oral health care.
- Emphasis on dental caries epidemiology, risk assessment, prevention, and treatment.
- Review of barriers to care and pediatrician involvement.
Main Results:
- Dental caries is a major oral health issue in children.
- Preventive dental visits are crucial for early detection and management.
- Pediatricians play a vital role in advocating for and providing preventive dental care.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive oral health care is essential for children's overall well-being.
- Addressing barriers and enhancing pediatrician involvement can improve pediatric oral health outcomes.
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