Dental Health, continued

 

Resources for Providers

The following resources and tools are suggested for use to address the oral health needs of infants, children, and adolescents: AAPD Tools: the AAPD policy statement on the Use of a Caries-risk Assessment Tool (CAT) for Infants, Children, and Adolescents and a copy of the risk assessment tool is available under the header Oral Health Policies. Primary and Permanent Tooth Eruption Charts is available from the American Dental Association. Bright Futures in Practice: Oral Health Pocket Guide offers information specific to each developmental period and addresses risk assessment for dental caries, periodontal disease, malocclusion, and injury. A Guide to Children’s Dental Care in Medicaid (pdf) is intended as a resource of current information on clinical practice, evolving technologies, and recommendations in dental care. A Health Professional’s Guide to Pediatric Oral Health Management includes information on performing oral screenings to identify infants and children at increased risk for oral health problems, offering referrals to oral health professionals, and providing parents with anticipatory guidance. Open Wide: Oral Health Training for Health Professionals offers health and early childhood professionals information to help them prevent tooth decay.