Keywords

cariogenic foods, distractions, early childhood caries, fluoride varnish, oral health exam, reimbursement, xylitol

Authors

1. Norris, Marianne MSN, RN, CPNP
2. DiMarco, Marguerite A. PhD, RN, CPNP
3. Thacker, Sherrey A. RD, LD

Abstract

Abstract: This article describes ways to elicit the cooperation of a young patient while limiting fear and/or alarm, provides steps for performing a complete oral exam to evaluate the oral health of a child, and discusses reimbursement for the application of fluoride varnish