Children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN)
Well-child care often includes oral health assessments and interventions. The primary care clinician may also be involved with oral care when there is an unidentified source of fever or pain, especially in a non-verbal child, or when there are specific mouth complaints. Common oral health issues in all children include thrush in infants, tooth decay (40% of children ages 2-11 years), and dental injuries. These oral health issues can cause pain, increase the risk of systemic infections, affect eating habits, sleep, smiling, and social interactions, and have an impact on family finances. (1)
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