TODDLER TIME Establishing an Infant Oral Health Care Program Robert D. Elliott, D.M.D., M.S. Julie R. Molina, D.D.S, M.S. AAPD Annual Session Chicago, IL
Schedule is blocked before lunch 7 chairs - exclusively for toddlers Informal group setting Allows for interactive discussions with parents Patient Desensitization Patients explore their surroundings with other children of the same age Play therapy prior to knee to knee exam OVERVIEW
Education and Current Information Oral Development Diet and Nutrition Oral Habits and Trauma Prevention Fluoride Adequacy Introduction to preventive care Exam Oral Hygiene Instruction Fluoride ApplicationOVERVIEW
Infant oral health care starts with US Establishing a Dental Home Parents appreciate children of the same age being seen together Extensive amount of information and kids don’t like being held that long OVERVIEW
Anyone can give talk doctor, assistants, hygienists, health educator Patient ages range from months We welcome any caregivers parents, grandparents, nannies, etc. OVERVIEW
CONCEPTION Our office concept "Developing healthy smiles for infants and toddlers through positive interactions in a safe environment“ Follows University of North Carolina’s Baby Oral Health Program (BOHP) and AAPD’s Dental Home recommendation Implemented program 10 years ago scheduled weekly
LAYOUT & SETUP
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
EDUCATION New Patient Toddler Folder * Toddler Brochure * Toddler Time Handout * Appointment Policies * Financial Policies * Healthy Snacks * Dental Emergencies * Meet our TEAM * Eruption diagram
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INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION WITH PARENTS
DENTAL ASSISTANTS ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES n Knee to Knee Position n Oral Hygiene Instruction n TB Prophy n Flossing
DENTAL ASSISTANTS ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
DOCTORS ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES n Review Medical History n Review Fluoride Adequacy n Oral Examination n Oral Development Discussion n Develop Individual Preventive Plan n Vanish Application
DOCTORS ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
PATIENT DENTAL HOME CARE KIT n What’s in the bag? –Infant Toothbrush –Prepackaged Hand Flosser and Dental Floss –Fluoride Varnish Information Sheet –Plastic Dental Mirror –Toy and Sticker n Special handle toothbrushes for parents