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Module 2: Managing Infants' and Young Children's Oral Health
Module Contents
Overview
2.1 Oral Development
Tooth Eruption and Loss
Teething
Malocclusion
2.2 Interview and Risk Assessment
During & After Pregnancy
During Infancy (current page)
During Early Childhood
2.3 Oral Screening
2.4 Behavior Management
2.5 Oral Examination
2.6 Anticipatory Guidance
For Pregnant Women,
New Mothers, or Other Intimate Caregivers
For Parents of Infants

For Parents of
Young Children
2.7 The Dental Home
Key Points
Post-Test
References
Additional Resources


2.2 Interview and Risk Assessment, continued

Interview and Risk Assessment During Infancy

Interview questions to ask parents of infants:

  • How is feeding going?

  • How well does your infant sleep? Do you give her a bottle in bed? What is in the bottle?

  • Is your infant easy or difficult to console?

  • Does your infant’s drinking water contain fluoride?

  • Does your infant use a pacifier? Does she suck her thumb or finger?

  • Do you put your infant in a safety seat when she rides in a car?

  • Are you brushing your infant’s teeth? How has this been going?

  • Do you have a family dentist? Does your dentist provide care for young children?

  • Have you made an appointment for your infant’s first dental visit?

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