Schulte J R, Druyan M E, Hagen J C
Department of Restorative and Preventive Dentistry, Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry, Maywood, IL 60153.
Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1992 Dec;31(12):727-30. doi: 10.1177/000992289203101207.
Pediatricians in the greater Chicago area were surveyed to probe their awareness and approaches to management of dental caries in early childhood. A total of 298 pediatricians (21% of those surveyed) responded to the questionnaire. Ninety-five percent of the respondents stated they examined their patients' teeth; 85% considered dental examinations part of their responsibility for children under 3 years of age. However, our data suggest that many pediatricians are unaware of the decay and the dietary patterns associated with tooth decay in early childhood. Although 96% of the respondents referred patients to a dentist when decay was diagnosed, analysis of diet and dietary counseling were performed by only 61% and 65% of the respondents, respectively. Recommendations for preventive measures that can be adopted by pediatricians are offered.
对大芝加哥地区的儿科医生进行了调查，以探究他们对幼儿龋齿管理的认识和方法。共有298名儿科医生（占被调查者的21%）回复了问卷。95%的受访者表示他们会检查患者的牙齿；85%的人认为牙齿检查是他们对3岁以下儿童责任的一部分。然而，我们的数据表明，许多儿科医生并未意识到幼儿龋齿以及与龋齿相关的饮食模式。尽管96%的受访者在诊断出龋齿时会将患者转诊给牙医，但分别只有61%和65%的受访者进行饮食分析和饮食咨询。本文提供了儿科医生可采用的预防措施建议。
