First Nations Committee

Question 1

What is the definition of early childhood caries?

Answer 1

Presence of tooth decay involving any primary tooth in a child younger than 6 years of age

Question 2

What is the most dominant causative organism for early childhood caries?

Answer 2

Streptococcus mutans

Question 3

What is the single greatest risk factor for early childhood caries?

Answer 3

Poverty

Question 4

Until what age should teeth brushing be done by an adult?

Answer 4

Less than 3 years old

Question 5

At what age should a child have their first dentist appointment?

Answer 5

An oral health examination should be done in infants within 6 months after the first tooth eruption or by 12 months of age

Question 6

What are two Grade A recommendations for oral health in indigenous communities?

Answer 6

1. Promoting the use of fluoridated toothpaste in all indigenous children and high risk children after the first tooth has erupted
2. Ensuring that all indigenous children have access to the series of fluoride varnish and an assessment to determine the need of sealant placement on deep grooves an fissures