Schafer T E, Adair S M
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, USA.
Pediatr Clin North Am. 2000 Oct;47(5):1021-42, v-vi. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(05)70256-x.
Evidence increasingly suggests that to be successful in preventing dental disease, we must begin preventive interventions within the first year of life. Pediatricians are well positioned to begin this process with early assessment of oral health and provision of anticipatory guidance, including ensuring that patients establish a dental home in addition to their medical home. This article provides information that will enable pediatricians to assess caries risk and provide practical and effective advice to parents about preventing dental disease, including oral hygiene, diet, and fluoride recommendations.
越来越多的证据表明，要成功预防牙科疾病，我们必须在生命的第一年就开始进行预防性干预。儿科医生处于有利地位，可以通过早期口腔健康评估和提供预期指导来开启这一进程，包括确保患者除了有医疗之家外，还要建立一个牙科之家。本文提供的信息将使儿科医生能够评估龋齿风险，并就预防牙科疾病向家长提供实用且有效的建议，包括口腔卫生、饮食和氟化物建议。
