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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 (current page)
During Infancy
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 During and After Pregnancy

Interview questions to ask pregnant women and new mothers (or other intimate caregivers) before and during the colonization process (first 30 months of the child’s life):

  • Do you have any problems with your teeth?

  • Does your family have any inherited problems/diseases affecting the teeth?

  • Do you know the fluoride status of your drinking water?

  • Are you brushing and flossing regularly?

  • As your child grows up, do you think you can help your child prevent tooth decay? What kinds of things do you want to do to protect your child’s teeth?

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