It is important for the dental care provider to be able to identify clinical signs of sucking habits, determine if and when treatment is necessary, and provide the patient and/or guardian with treatment options, referrals, and other resources. This course will provide the dental care provider with the confidence and knowledge to adequately manage these patients.
3 CE Credits
Today is an interesting discussion because it is foundational to everything that we see as dental professionals. We are talking myofunctional therapy but with babies.
Today is a continuation of last week’s episode where we talk about the foundational moments of a babies life that can shape the anatomical features and future habits of adults.
Fluoride can set children up with a promising dental future. Clinicians must provide a strong foundation of patient education during and after pregnancy with multiple fluoride treatment options that will prevent disease and maintain healthy deciduous, mixed, and permanent dentition.
Nutrition and healthy dietary patterns play a key role in a child’s long-term oral health. Parents and caregivers generally understand that sugar in the diet contributes to caries, yet they are not aware that nutrient-dense dietary patterns help to support a child’s oral health. (3 credits)
Practitioners who provide dental treatment to children must be aware that oral soft-tissue lesions can occur. This review will provide a synopsis of some of the most common soft-tissue lesions in children.
This article investigates the risks as well as signs and symptoms associated with undiagnosed diabetes mellitus, the manifestations of diabetes mellitus, and the step-by-step process for integrating HbA1c testing in the dental practice.
