Pediatric Oral Health Care And Management Strategi
Pediatric Oral Health Care and Management Strategi
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Pediatric Oral Health Care and Management Strategies Test Bank
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Pediatric Oral Health Care And Management Strategi
Pediatric Oral Health Care and Management Strategies Test Bank
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES - ANSWERSCaused by prolonged exposure to fermentable carbohydrates, most damaging to maxillary anterior teeth.
STRATEGIES TO DECREASE INCIDENCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES (ECC) - ANSWERSIncludes using small ...
Pediatric Oral Health Care and
Management Strategies Test Bank
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES - ANSWERSCaused by prolonged exposure to
fermentable carbohydrates, most damaging to maxillary anterior teeth.
STRATEGIES TO DECREASE INCIDENCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES (ECC)
- ANSWERSIncludes using small amounts of fluoridated toothpaste, teaching proper
brushing, supervising brushing, limiting refined carbohydrates, and encouraging
discussion of oral health fears.
INFANT ORAL CARE - ANSWERSInvolves the development of oral structures,
eruption of primary teeth, discomfort during eruption, and healthy oral habits.
ORAL HYGIENE CARE - ANSWERSIncludes cleaning and brushing baby's teeth,
using appropriate toothpaste amounts, making toothbrushing fun, and flossing.
HOW MUCH TOOTHPASTE IS RECOMMENDED? - ANSWERSFor infants, a smear
amount is recommended; for children 2-5 years old, a pea-size amount is advised.
MAKING TOOTHBRUSHING FUN - ANSWERSInvolves incorporating routine, games,
stories, songs, and positive reinforcement to establish oral hygiene habits.
FLOSSING - ANSWERSDone in conjunction with brushing, challenging for children,
parents may assist until child can do it independently.
FIRST DENTAL VISIT - ANSWERSIdeally should occur by age 1 to emphasize
prevention and early intervention.
BACTERIAL & VIRAL TRANSMISSION TO CHILDREN - ANSWERSInvolves vertical
transmission from mother through saliva and horizontal transmission through exposure
to pathogens.
HERPETIC INFECTIONS - ANSWERSSymptoms include fever, crying, oral pain,
unwillingness to eat/drink, red gingiva, and blisters on tongue/lip.
Dental Home - ANSWERSEstablished by age 2 for pediatric patients.
Anticipatory Guidelines - ANSWERSInclude dietary habits, homecare, and growth and
development for toddlers to preschoolers.
Dental Trauma - ANSWERSMost susceptible at ages 2-3 in children.
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