Overview
3.1
When a Child Should First Visit the Dentist
3.2
Oral Hygiene Practices
3.3
Feeding and Eating Practices
3.4
Fluoride
3.5
Fluoride Supplements and Fluoride Quantity
3.6
Fluorosis
3.7
Dental Sealants
3.8
Other Preventive Measures
Key Points
Post-Test
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Module 3: Prevention of Tooth Decay

Overview

Module 3 discusses health behaviors and prevention measures to reduce the risk, severity, and impact of tooth decay in infancy and early childhood. The module provides information about when an infant or child should first visit the dentist, appropriate oral hygiene practices for infants and children, and feeding and eating practices that can reduce the risk for tooth decay. The module also discusses fluoride and fluorosis. In addition, the module offers an overview of dental sealants and other preventive measures currently under investigation.

Learning Objectives

Indicate when a child should first visit a dentist, and why.
Describe appropriate oral hygiene practices.
Describe healthy feeding and eating practices.
Explain the importance of fluoridation.
Discuss the use of dental sealants.
Describe some preventive measures currently under investigation.

Time Needed to Complete this Module

Approximately 35 minutes