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What is the primary purpose of establishing a dental home by 12 months of age?
What is the primary purpose of establishing a dental home by 12 months of age?
- To ensure access to dental insurance
- To promote a lifetime of optimal oral health (correct)
- To provide acute care only when necessary
- To reduce the need for orthodontic treatment
Which of the following beverages is recommended for children under age 5 according to the 2019 consensus statement?
Which of the following beverages is recommended for children under age 5 according to the 2019 consensus statement?
- Breast milk, infant formula, water, and plain milk (correct)
- Flavored waters with added sugars
- Carbonated soft drinks
- Fruit juices and sweetened drinks
What should be introduced to children starting at 6 months of age to promote oral health?
What should be introduced to children starting at 6 months of age to promote oral health?
- Fruit juice for vitamin C
- Fluoridated water without flavors or sweeteners (correct)
- Cow's milk to meet calcium needs
- Solarized water for hydration
What dietary factors are integral to influencing a child's overall well-being and oral health?
What dietary factors are integral to influencing a child's overall well-being and oral health?
Which types of milk are cautioned against for children through age 5?
Which types of milk are cautioned against for children through age 5?
What is the rationale behind the AAPD's dietary recommendations?
What is the rationale behind the AAPD's dietary recommendations?
Which of the following statements about non-dairy milks is true?
Which of the following statements about non-dairy milks is true?
Why is fluoridated water considered a preferred beverage for children ages 1-5?
Why is fluoridated water considered a preferred beverage for children ages 1-5?
What is a key aspect of anticipatory guidance for pediatric patients during dietary counseling?
What is a key aspect of anticipatory guidance for pediatric patients during dietary counseling?
Which chronic diet-related disease is primarily addressed through establishing dietary counseling for pediatric patients?
Which chronic diet-related disease is primarily addressed through establishing dietary counseling for pediatric patients?
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Dental Home
- The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends establishing a dental home by 12 months of age
- A dental home helps children/families establish a lifetime of optimal oral health
- A dental home provides anticipatory guidance, preventive care, acute care, and comprehensive oral health services
Dietary Counseling
- AAPD promotes well-balanced, low caries risk, and nutrient-dense diets for infants, children, adolescents, and individuals with special health care needs
- A healthy and well-balanced diet is essential for optimal growth and development
- A healthy diet helps minimize the risk for chronic diet-related diseases
- Early dietary habits and food preferences significantly influence a child’s oral health and overall well-being
Healthy Beverages for Early Childhood
- Breast milk, infant formula, water, and plain milk are recommended for children under 5 years old
- Fluoridated water should be introduced beginning at 6 months of age
- Fluoridated water is the preferred beverage for children ages 1-5 when consumed outside of meals or snacks
- Flavored milks, beverages with added sugars, and low-calorie sweeteners are cautioned against for children under 5 years old
- Plant-based or non-dairy milks may be useful if medically indicated or to meet specific dietary preferences
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