Intro to Pediatrics: Dr. Tucker

Question 1

Pediatric Dentistry

Answer 1

• unique role-provides primary and specialty care
• only specialty defined by age

Question 2

Behavior Guidance

Answer 2

• necessary tools to adequately and effectively deal with children
• Observational learning
  
  • ex: behavior modeling

Question 3

Behavior Management

Answer 3

• Pharmacologic intervention
• manage various levels of anxiety in healthy children who need dental treatment and special needs patients

Question 4

What are important concepts in pediatric primary care?

Answer 4

• Dental Home
• early intervention
• caries risk assessment

Question 5

Dental Home

Answer 5

• ongoing relationship between the dentist and patient
• includes all aspects of oral health care
• should be established no later than 1 y.o.
• helps child and family to use good oral health practice
• Addresses
  
  • Guidance and prevention
  • acute and comprehensive oral health care
  • referall to dental specialists