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Course Objectives
1. Describe Early Childhood Caries (ECC)
2. List two ways to prevent ECC.
3. Recognize the various stages of ECC.
4. Discuss the benefits of topical fluoride.
5. List the 5 steps to applying fluoride varnish.
6. Demonstrate the appropriate application of fluoride
varnish.
7. List one key message for families to prevent ECC.
Involves infectious
very quickly.
Effects of ECC
Pain
Infection
Higher risk of new
cavities
and
difficulty
concentrating in school
Bacterial biofilm
Ingestion of simple carbohydrates
Reduced salivary function
TOOTH DECAY
Protective Factors
Fluoride
Antibacterials
Oral hygiene habits
Flow and composition of saliva
Structure of tooth minerals in each
individual
Dental Sealants
NO TOOTH DECAY
Demineralization and
Remineralization
decay.
ECC.
Costs of ECC
Traditional dental
treatment is largely
ineffective at reducing
the bacteria that cause
ECC.
ECC can cost thousands
Fluoride
Inhibits demineralization
Enhances remineralization
Inhibits plaque bacteria
Water
Fluoride Toothpaste
Recommend cleaning the
Topical Fluoride Recommendations for High-Risk Children. Development of Decision Support Matrix: Recommendations from MCHB Expert
Panel, 2008
topical fluoride
treatment
lesions.
Advantages of Fluoride
Varnish
Safe
Easy to Apply
Accepted by patients
No special
requirements
well-child visits.
Staf
3-5 years
per year
Protocol
4 treatments
3-4 treatments
3-4 treatments
Principles of Infection
Control
1. Take action to stay healthy: wash hands or use
wear gloves.
items.
Application
Clean Up
caregivers how to
brush
Use the
toothbrush as a
mouth prop
fluoride toothpaste.
clinic if they
provide Caries
Stabilization and
ITR for young
children.
Severe ECC
squares
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV5OmL7C
8K4
fluoride toothpaste.
5 Steps Review
Note: During all steps, be sure to follow the principles of infection control.
All of the supplies are disposable and intended for single use only!
screenings and
fluoride varnish for the
children you work
with.
messages to families
in your community.
Summary
Special Thanks
We want to thank California First
Smiles for use of some of their
photos and Dr. Joanna Douglass
for use of her video.