Early Childhood Oral Health
Course: #31884Level: IntroductorySubject Area: Planning a safe and healthy learning environment 1 Hour 295 ReviewsEarly childhood tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, more common than asthma or ear infections. Learn the newest concepts in early assessment and intervention in order to achieve optimal oral health for young children.
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Course Type: Video
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe methods of oral health risk assessment in infants and toddlers.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain how to create an oral health management plan.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify information to share with parents to educate them on the risk factors and prevention of dental decay.
Course created on August 4, 2020
Agenda
0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
5-15 Minutes | Prevalence of Early Childhood Carries (ECC) |
15-25 Minutes | Oral Health and General Health |
25-35 Minutes | Etiology and Risk Factors for ECC |
35-45 Minutes | Prevention of ECC |
45-55 Minutes | Management of ECC |
55-60 Minutes | Summary |
Reviews
295 ReviewsPresented By
Amr M. Moursi
DDS, PhD
Professor and Chair Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Moursi is Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry and on the Medical Staff of the NYU Langone Medical Center and the Bellevue Hospital Center.
He completed his DDS degree at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, a pediatric dentistry residency at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and then a PhD in Craniofacial Biology at the University of California, San Francisco.
He is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. For the AAPD, he currently serves as Vice President, Fellow of the Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center, and Director of the Comprehensive Review Course. Dr. Moursi also serves as an Examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
He is the author or co-author of over 100 published articles, book chapters, and policy briefs including a co-author for the 2020 US Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health. He is also Editor of the textbook Clinical Cases in Pediatric Dentistry, 2nd Edition (Wiley). Dr. Moursi is also host of the Dental Health Show on Doctor Radio, SiriusXM satellite radio.
In addition, Dr. Moursi has led teams of NYU faculty and students to provide pediatric dental training, education, and care to underserved areas around the world including Tanzania, Nicaragua, Grenada, and Alaska. He also maintains a private practice in New York City.
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Arizona Registry
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California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry
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Georgia Professional Development System Approved Sponsor Organization
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Iowa Child Care Provider Training Registry
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IdahoSTARS
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Illinois Gateways
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Michigan Registry
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Missouri Professional Development System
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New Jersey Workforce Registry
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Nevada Registry
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Oklahoma Registry
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PA Keys to Professional Development
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Washington STARS
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The Registry - Wisconsin
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Wyoming Stars
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