Identification of Pediatric Oral Health Core Competencies through Interprofessional Education and Practice

Table 2

Interprofessional performance oral health core competencies.

(i) Oral health assessments for infants, children, and adolescents
(ii) Evaluation of primary and secondary dentition
(iii) Recognition of malocclusions
(iv) Identification of white spots
(v) Treatment and management plans for white spots
(vi) Identification of dental caries
(vii) Nondental providers referrals to dental providers for treatment of dental caries
(viii) Nondental providers referrals to dental providers for establishment of the dental home by the first birthday
(ix) Dental injuries: identification, management, and referrals
(x) Oral health care needs of children with special needs
(xi) Application of fluoride varnish