2. Dental home is n ongoing relationship
between the dentist and patient ,inclusive of
all aspects of oral health care delivered in a
comprehensive
,contuniously,accesisible,coordinated,and
fmily centered way .establishment of dental
home begins no later than 12 months of age
and includes referral to dental specialist
appropriate.AAPD
3. Though the oral health of children living in
industrialised countries has improved
remarkably over the last two decades, many
children especially in the developing
countries continue to suffer from oral
diseases such as caries, gingival infection &
malocclusion
4. Implementation of Dental Home as a concept
that can help identify, rectify and rehabilitate
people suffering from oral diseases at an
early stage with the focus on creating
awareness of the disease process
5. area between the Governments and the
private dental institutions can also help in
taking the concept of Dental Home
6. DENTAL HOME:
• All children should have a place where they can
receive appropriate health care provided by
physicians, dentists, and other allied health
professionals
• Should include accessible facilities and
comprehensive oral health services
Mathewson’s Fundamentals of pediatric dentistry
7. • Dental home is located in a private practice, a
community health center, or at the neighborhood
hospital
• Should be supervised by dentists trained in primary
pediatric care
• Parents will be appropriately counselled during the
early infant years
• Facility to contact immediately in case of orofacial
traumatic injury
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8. •SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DENTAL HOME
• Schedule early dental visits at approximately 12 to 18 months of
age
• Assess the risk of the infant and toddler for future dental disease
• Evaluate the fluoride status of the infant and make appropriate
recommendations
• Demonstrate to caretakers the appropriate method for cleaning
teeth
• Discuss the advantages/disadvantages of nonnutritive sucking
• Be prepared to treat the infant/toddler if early childhood caries is
diagnosed or to make the appropriate referral
• Be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to deal with any acute
dental problems
• Recognize the need for specialty consultation and referrals
9. GUIDELINES TO PARENTS:
• Bring their child for first dental visit early, at least by the
time the baby is 6 months of age
• Breast feed the baby but do not indulge at will
• Avoid frequent use of the bottle with sugared milk or
drinks
• Do not put the child to bed with the bottle or at the breast
• Dilute the milk gradually in the bottle and end with plain
water
• Feeding should be supervised at all times
• Start the child on semi-solid foods by 5-6 months and
reduce bottle feeding
10. • Do not use pacifiers or dummies dipped in honey
• Avoid extended use of sugared medicines such as
syrups
• Clean the gums and later teeth with a cloth or soft
brush after every meal or before sleep
• Contact the dentist immediately if there is any accident
or trauma to the baby's teeth
• Parents should know about the benefits of fluorides
• Half- yearly visit to the dentist should be routine.
