Guideline on periodicity of examination, preventive dental services, anticipatory guidance/counseling, and oral treatment for infants, children, and adolescents

Question 1

T/F: newly erupted teeth may be at higher risk of developing caries, especially during the post-eruption maturation process

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Are plaque and pellicle a barrier to fluoride uptake in enamel?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

Caries conducive dietary practices appear to be established early, probably by age __ months of age

Answer 3

12

Question 4

The greatest incidence of trauma to the primary dentition occurs at __ to ___ years of age, a time of increased mobility and developing coordination

Answer 4

2-3