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

Table 3

Interprofessional affective oral health core competencies.

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(i) Core competencies in the psychoemotional development of infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children

(ii) Oral-systemic health-illness cultural competencies

(iii) Appropriate chair side behavior management of toddlers and preschoolers

(iv) Parental education and anticipatory guidance

 (a) Prevention of vertical transmission of oral organisms (Streptococcus mutans) from parent/caregiver to infants and children

 (b) Pacifiers and current practice guidelines

 (c) Recommendations for brushing and oral hygiene

 (d) Related nutritional education including bottle and breast feeding

 (e) Healthy nutrition guidelines for infants and children

  (1) Avoiding foods that stick to the teeth including bananas and raisins

 (f) Timing and preparation for establishing a dental home

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