Smiles For Tomorrow
Overview

A child's oral health is an integral part of overall health. Appropriate evaluation, treatment, and preventive measures should be instituted during infancy and continued on a regular basis to maintain optimal health. This presentation is designed to offer practical pediatric oral health information and has been developed in cooperation with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Topics in this presentation include:

• Normal Oral Structures
• Common Oral Conditions
• Eruption Patterns
• Dental Caries and Prevention
• Orofacial Trauma

These topics were selected to provide the background necessary to offer advice on a variety of conditions and to encourage early referral to the pediatric dentist.