Pediatric Oral Health Management:Mod.6 Overview


Overview

6.1 Injury Prevention
Anticipatory Guidance

6.2 Child Abuse and Neglect

6.3 Injury Types and Consequences
Injury Types
Injury Consequences

6.4 Managing Oral Injuries
Avulsed Teeth

Key Points

Post-Test

References

Additional Resources


	Module 6 discusses how to prevent oral injuries in infants and young children and how child abuse and neglect can be manifested in oral injuries. The module describes the different types of oral injuries that can affect infants’ and young children’s primary teeth and oral tissues and offers health professionals guidance on managing oral injuries. The module also provides guidance on steps to take in the case of an avulsed (lost) permanent tooth.



•	Explain how to help prevent oral injuries in infants and young children.
•	Recognize the types of oral injuries that may result from child abuse and neglect.
•	Describe several types of oral injuries that can occur in infants and young children.
•	Describe how to manage oral injuries to primary teeth and soft tissues in infants and young children.
•	List the steps to take in the case of an avulsed permanent tooth.