Association between first oral examination characteristics and dental treatment needs in privately insured children: A claims data analysis

CONCLUSION: The high proportion of children requiring restorative treatment and late age at first dental screening show needed investments in educating general dentists, medical students, and pediatricians about oral health guidelines for pediatric patients.PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Communicating the importance of children establishing a dental home by age 1 year to parents and health care professionals may help reduce disease burden in children younger than 6 years.PMID:34521538 | DOI:10.1016/j.adaj.2021.05.020
Source: Journal of the American Dental Association - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research