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Preventive Dental Care: An Educational Program to Integrate Oral Care Into Pediatric Oncology
Erin Hartnett1, Barbara Krainovich-Miller2
1College of Nursing at New York University in New York.
Background:
Early childhood dental caries (dental cavities) is an infectious process. The development of oral problems during cancer care results in pain, fever, and delay in treatment. .
Objectives:
The objective of this project was to integrate preventive oral care into pediatric oncology care. .
Methods:
This project consisted of an educational program for pediatric oncology providers who completed pre- and postprogram surveys assessing oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practice; attended an oral health education session; and performed oral assessment and fluoride varnish application on children during cancer treatment. .
Findings:
Three major outcomes resulted from this project.
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