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Oral Hygiene and Prevention for CSHCN

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Children with special healthcare needs are at increased risk for dental caries. It is therefore important for clinicians to work closely with caregivers to establish an individualized plan for home oral hygiene. Three primary objectives that will be tailored to each individual child’s age and condition are daily exposure to fluoride, balancing the child’s unique nutritional needs with a diet conducive to oral health, and adequate plaque removal. Children with special healthcare needs may require oral hygiene aids specifically adapted to their needs, and there may be unique considerations for positioning during toothbrushing. Physical and cognitive conditions can present challenges to performing oral care activities. An understanding of these aspects of the child will allow the clinician and caregiver to work together in developing straightforward oral hygiene goals, overcoming barriers, and identifying strategies to incorporate these essential life habits in the child’s daily routine.

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    Marilynn L. Rothen

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    Travis M. Nelson

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    Jessica R. Webb

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Rothen, M.L. (2019). Oral Hygiene and Prevention for CSHCN. In: Nelson, T., Webb, J. (eds) Dental Care for Children with Special Needs. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10483-2_7

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