AAPD values health promotion and disease prevention, including effective anticipatory guidance beginning with comprehensive dental care in a dental home starting at age _____

one (5); Referral by the primary care physician or health provider has been recommended, based on risk assessment, as early as six months of age, six months after the first tooth erupts, and no later than 12 months of age (24)

When is the safest time to perform dental treatment during a pregnancy?

During the second trimester - 14th to 20th weeks (137) "The risk of pregnancy loss is lower in the second trimester compared to that in the first trimester, and organogenesis is complete"; "Even though the second trimester is usually optimal, dental treat

The AAPD Reference manual recommends a child of moderate caries risk should receive a professional fluoride treatment at what frequency? What about a child at a high caries rate?

Children at moderate careis risk should receive a professional fluoride treatment at least every six months; those with high caries rsk should receive greater frequency of professional fluoride applications (e.g, every three to six months)" (119)

When are "caries-conducive" dietary practices established?

Caries-conducive dietary practices appear to be established early, probably by 12 months of age, and are maintained throughout early childhood" (120)

What is the most common cause of injury to permanent teeth?

falls; "The most common injuries to permanent teeth occur secondary to falls, followed by traffic accidents, violence, and sports" (120)

The AAPD recommends stopping sucking habits by what age?

Age three (120)

Define the perinatal period

The perinatal period is defined as the period around the time of birth, beginning with the completion of the 20t through 28th week of gestation and ending one to four weeks after birth" (135)

Research shows links between periodontal disease and adverse outcomes in pregnancy like:

preterm deliveries, low birth weight babies, and preeclampsia" (135)

What is the recommendation to minimize dental erosion in a pregnant woman experiencing frequent vomiting?

rinsing with a cup of water containing a teaspoon of baking soda and waiting an hour before brushing can help minimize dental erosion" (136)

T/F There is evidence that fetal exposure to mercury released from the mother's existing amalgam restorations causes adverse effects

FALSE. "There is NO evidence that fetal exposure to mercury released from the mother's existing amalgam restorations causes any adverse effects. Since mercury vapor released during removal and placement of an amalgam restoration may be absorbed into the b

T/F In contrast to declining prevalence of dental caries among children in older age groups, the prevalence of caries in poor US children under the age of five is increasing

True (141)