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Promoting Oral Health - Bright Futures
brightfutures.aap.orgConsult with an oral health professional about the use of xylitol gum or lozenges (if the adult’s oral health is a concern). This gum may have a positive effect on oral health by decreasing the bacterial load in an adult’s mouth. 22,23 The primary teeth begin to erupt at different ages during the first year of life. An infant is suscepti-
Tackling poor oral health in children
www.local.gov.uk4 Tackling poor oral health in children local government’s pulic health role Introduction Tooth decay is the most common oral disease affecting children and young people in England, yet it is largely preventable. Whilst children’s oral health has improved over the last 20 years, almost a third of five-year-olds
Oral Health Care During Pregnancy: A National Consensus ...
www.mchoralhealth.orgActivities described below are performed by oral health professionals as allowed by state practice acts. Assess Pregnant Women’s Oral Health Status Take an oral health history. Following are examples of questions that oral health professionals may ask pregnant women. This information may be gathered through a conversation or a questionnaire.
Oral Health - General Health; A Common Risk Factor Approach
www.eadph.orgChildren’s School Performance: Impact of Oral Health • The poorer a child’s oral health status, the higher the likelihood of missing school as a result of dental pain or