Bright Futures in Practice: Oral Health Pocket Guide National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
 
MIDDLE CHILDHOOD • 5–10 YEARS

photo of smiling boyAnticipatory Guidance (continued)

Substance Use

  • Teaching parents and children about the dangers of cigarette smoking or using spit tobacco.

Outcomes

  • Parents and child are under the care of an oral health professional.
  • Parents and child are informed of oral development issues.
  • Parents and child understand and practice good oral hygiene and eating behaviors.
  • Parents establish a safe environment, and parents and child practice safety behaviors.
  • Child has no oral disease or injury.