The Strategic Role of Paediatricians in Protecting Children’s Oral and Dental Health

Abstract

Dental caries and oral health problems are a major public health concern in our country and around the world. Society needs to improve tooth brushing habits, reduce sugar and carbohydrate intake and provide adequate fluoride to achieve dental and oral health goals. Additionally, we must reach out to disadvantaged and socio-culturally backward populations. Although scans that detect the issue could be significant, tooth brushing sessions with role models who turn behavioral changes into habits are even more crucial in solving the problem. Families should be taught the triangle of brushing teeth, reading books and then sleeping.

Keywords

• children
• dental caries
• tooth brushing
• oral health