AAP Oral Health Initiative "
Because pediatricians and family practitioners see children early and frequently for preventive health care, they are ideally positioned to serve as the first contact in the area of oral health, particularly for children ages 0 to 3. They can identify children at risk for oral health problems; assess exposure to fluoride; provide anticipatory guidance and parent education; provide preventive services such as fluoride varnish application where appropriate; and make timely referrals to a dental home."
For Physicians:
*Oral Health for the Practicing Physician - From the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Oral Health Risk Assessment Timing and Establishment of the Dental Home - From American Academy of Pediatrics.
Preventative Oral Health Intervention for Pediatricians -Policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dental Care: Improving Access and Quality - A thorough report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. "Despite a falling general rate of tooth decay among children, widespread disparities exist in the provision of care to poor and minority populations because of a cluster of access and financial issues. Availability of coverage and provider reimbursement rates seem to make a difference in access to care and in quality of care.
Putting Teeth in Children's Oral Health Policy and Programs -The state of children's oral health and the role of State Title V Programs.
Children's Dental Care Access in Medicaid
National Facts on Children's Oral Health- Quick one page fact sheet from The Children's Dental Health Project.
Barriers to Medicaid Dental Care - Quick one page fact sheet from The Children's Dental Health Project.
Medicaid and SCHIP Dental Programs -Quick one page fact sheet from The Children's Dental Health Project.
Strategies for Improving Oral Health
Promoting Awareness and Preventing Pain- From the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center.
Talking to Policy Makers about Kid's Oral Health
Child Caries and the Association with Growth
The Impact of Acute and Chronic Dental Pain on Child Development
