[Preventive dentistry for children. 2. Plaque control, diet modification, and infant oral health counseling]

J Dent Assoc Thai. 1991 Jan-Feb;41(1):40-6.
[Article in Thai]

Abstract

Although systemic and topical fluoride together with sealant can be used to prevent dental caries efficiently. There are three more procedures of preventive dentistry in children which dentists should educate parents and children along with the first two routinely. The reasons, problems and techniques of dental health education in plaque control, diet and infant oral health counseling will be reviewed in this article.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dental Caries / prevention & control*
  • Dental Plaque / prevention & control*
  • Health Education, Dental*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Oral Hygiene