Pediatric clients in the dental office

What is NOT a common medical issue for pediatric clients?

• Influenza

• Conjunctivitis

• Ear infections

• Colds

Fluoride application clinics are a common health promotion geared towards pediatric clients.

• True

• False

What is the best way to engage a child in OHC?

• Engage the parent

• Speak in technical terms

• Ignore the child

• Use child friendly props and activities

What is a possible oral impilcation of a pediatric client due to thumb sucking?

• Missing teeth

• Jaw protrusion

• Anterior open bite

• Anterior crowding

What is NOT a barrier to care with pediatric clients?

• Client engagement

• Age/ special needs

• Time

• Lack of support

What would you not tell/ explain to parents during OHC?

• Diet counselling

• What causes ECC

• How to prevent caries at home

• Alternates to brushing teeth

When should a pediatric client typically first have PPR?

• 6 years

• 12 years

• Depends on the client

• 10 years

When should a pediatric client have a "dental home"

• 4 years of age

• When their first teeth come in

• When their 1st molars come in

• Whenever the parents want

What is NOT a pediatric age group?

• 1-2 (Toddlers)

• 3-5 (Preschool)

• 6-12 (School aged)

• 12-18 (Adolecents)

Children do not face many illnesses

• True

• False