Dental Care for Infants
COURSE NUMBER: 387
Credit Hours:
1 Hour(s)
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that caries is perhaps the most prevalent infectious disease in U.S children. By the time they reach kindergarten, more than 40% of children have caries.
The Centers for Disease Contro...
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Overview
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that caries is perhaps the most prevalent infectious disease in U.S children. By the time they reach kindergarten, more than 40% of children have caries.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that caries is perhaps the most prevalent infectious disease in U.S children. By the time they reach kindergarten, more than 40% of children have caries. To prevent oral disease, preventive interventions must begin at infancy. It is important that providers are aware on how to educate their adult patients on when they should begin bringing their children to the dental office for an oral exam. The most important reason for this visit is to begin a thorough prevention program that will establish measures to prevent diseases such as Early Childhood Caries (ECC).
Intended Audience:
Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Online:
Dec 11, 2011
Last Revision Date:
Aug 30, 2015
Course Expiration Date:
Aug 29, 2018
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- Understand the different disease processes that can affect infants.
- Educate the mother on perinatal oral care.
- Know how to perform an initial oral exam.
- Perform a caries risk assessment and teach preventive services to the mother or caregiver.
- Understand the high risk dietary practices.
Disclaimers
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note: Registration is required to take test.
Submission Information
Recognition
Approved PACE Program Provider
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027
Provider ID# 211886
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