Module 2: Risk Factors for Tooth Decay

Overview

Module 2 identifies biological, socioeconomic, and other factors that increase a child’s risk for tooth decay The module also discusses the effect of foods containing sugar on the development of tooth decay and how parents’ behavior can affect a child’s risk for tooth decay.

Learning Objectives

• List three biological factors that increase a child’s risk for tooth decay.
• List three socioeconomic factors that increase a child’s risk for tooth decay.
• List three other factors that increase a child’s risk for tooth decay.
• Describe the influence of food containing sugar on the development of tooth decay.
• Describe two examples of the influence of parents’ behavior on a child’s risk for tooth decay

Time Needed to Complete This Module