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Dental caries has been called a "silent epidemic" and is the most prevalent chronic disease affecting children. Though much has been written on the science and practice of managing this disease, publications are diverse in their loci, preventing easy access to the reader. Early Childhood O...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Berg, Joel H. (Editor), Slayton, Rebecca L. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley Blackwell, [2016]
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Children > Dental care.
Dental caries.
Teeth > Care and hygiene.
Children.
Infants.
Dental Care for Children > methods
Oral Health
Oral Hygiene > methods
Dental Caries > diagnosis
Dental Caries > therapy
Child
Infant
Dental Care for Children
Dental Caries
Toothbrushing
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to 2nd edition : why this book? / Joel H. Berg
  • Early childhood caries : definition and epidemiology / Burton L. Edelstein, Courtney H. Chinn, Robert J. Laughlin, and Christie L. Custodio-Lumsden
  • Early childhood caries disease prevention and management / Man Wai Ng and Zameera Fida
  • Managing caries : obtaining arrest / Kevin J. Donly
  • Use of fluoride / Norman Tinanoff
  • The dental home / Arthur J. Nowak and Paul S. Casamassimo
  • Examination of infants and toddlers / Adriana Segura
  • Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities / Jessica DeBord
  • Anticipatory guidance / Paul S. Casamassimo and Arthur J Nowak
  • Caries-risk assessment : rationale, uses, tools and state of development / James J. Crall, Rocio Quiñonez and Andrea Zandona
  • Family oral health education / Tegwyn H. Brickhouse
  • Community programs and oral health / Jessica Y. Lee
  • Interprofessional education and practice / Melinda B. Clark, Mayumi Willgerodt, Rocio B. Quinonez
  • Building an infant- and toddler-friendly practice / David K Curtis
  • Policy issues in the affordable care act concerning pediatric oral health insurance coverage / C. Scott Litch
  • Future directions / Rebecca L. Slayton.