An idea that works. NYU Harris Infant Dental Education Area

Dental decay continues to plague infants and toddlers, as evidenced by the continued prevalence of nursing caries. The Samuel D. Harris Infant Dental Education Area (IDEA) in the New York University College of Dentistry is the first of its kind in the nation and is especially designed for the promotion of oral health and prevention of diseases of the teeth and mouth of infants and toddlers. Teaching mothers-to-be and new mothers the ABC's of maintaining a healthy oral environment for their babies and themselves is the focus of activities at IDEA.