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Explain the
process of oral development.
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List risk and
protective factors for oral health in infants
and young children.
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Explain the
infectious pathophysiology and associated risk
factors of dental caries.
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List the steps
for performing an oral screening for infants and
young children.
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Describe things
to do and things to avoid in managing young children’s
behavior during the oral screening.
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Explain when
an infant should begin receiving oral examinations
performed by a dentist, and how often such examinations
should be performed.
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Explain what
an oral health examination entails and why it
is important for infants and children to receive
oral health examinations periodically.
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Describe anticipatory
guidance to provide to pregnant women and parents
of infants and young children.
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Understand the importance
of establishing a dental home for infants and
young children.
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