The knowledge, attitude and awareness of infant oral health care among gynecologists and pediatricians
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 4
Abstract
Dental caries comprise the single most chronic disease affecting children today. Evidence increasingly suggests that for successful prevention of dental caries, preventive interactions must begin early. Gynecologists and pediatricians are more likely to see expecting mothers and infants much earlier than the dentist. They counsel mothers on nutrition, feeding practices and immunization. They also evaluate the overall health of expecting mothers. Thus, it is essential for these specialists to be aware of infectious nature of dental caries and its associated risk factors and make appropriate decisions regarding timely and effective intervention. Insufficient information about their role in prevention of dental caries led us to conduct a survey among pediatricians and gynecologists in Pune city to determine their knowledge, attitude and awareness towards oral health care of children.
Authors and Affiliations
Sanket Kunte, Gandhali Deshpande, Shweta Zingade, Laxmi Lakade, Amol Kamble, chetna jagtap
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