The American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendation that children receive their first dental examination no later than their first birthday is supported by The American Dental Association,  American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Arizona Academy of Pediatric Dentists and the Arizona Dental Association. The new Early Periodic Screening and Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) tracking form includes guidance at the 12 month well-child visit on first dental appointments and identifying white spots.

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) recognizes the importance of early intervention and treatment of dental disease in infants. The ADHS Bureau of Oral Health’s new “Dental Visit by Age 1” interactive media campaign aims to increase awareness of the importance of early oral health care by arming parents and caregivers with the knowledge and power they need to protect their children from oral disease, and by enlisting the help of the dentists across Arizona to help spread the word about proper pediatric dental care.

Please review this downloadable document for more information:

First Dental Visit by Age One: A guide to the new recommendations

 

More Resources:

View Arizona Dental Statistics

View Pediatric Dental Techniques

View Building Your Practice With Infant Dental Exams

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