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ERIC Number: EJ380109
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Oral Care for Developmentally Disabled Children: The Primary Dentition Stage.
Kenny, David J.; Judd, Peter L.
Infants and Young Children, v1 n2 p11-19 Oct 1988
Developmental disabilities and chronic illness can impact the oral health of children in the preeruptive and primary dentition stages. The article covers prevention and management of dental caries; gingival changes; trauma to the primary dentition; sucking, swallowing, and mastication; extraorally fed patients; and factitial injuries. Home-care suggestions are provided. (JDD)
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Dental Evaluation, Dental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Health Promotion, Hygiene, Infants, Injuries, Parent Responsibility, Preschool Children, Toddlers, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom
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Audience: Practitioners; Parents
Language: English
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