Department of Nursing, The College at Brockport, State University of New York, Brockport, NY, USA.
J Pediatr Nurs. 2010 Aug;25(4):244-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2009.03.003. Epub 2009 Jul 15.
Tooth decay and poor oral health are the most common chronic health conditions in children in the United States today. This article discusses the significance of dental caries in children, the importance of oral health promotion, barriers to providing and obtaining oral health care, and current recommendations for practice. This article also recommends strategies for the promotion of optimal oral health in children and adolescents through screening, triaging, education, and tracking.
如今，龋齿和口腔健康状况不佳是美国儿童最常见的慢性健康问题。本文讨论了儿童龋齿的重要性、促进口腔健康的重要性、提供和获得口腔保健的障碍，以及当前的实践建议。本文还建议通过筛查、分诊、教育和跟踪来促进儿童和青少年的最佳口腔健康的策略。
