Oral Health Policies & Recommendations (The Reference Manual of Pediatric Dentistry)
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Overview
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Strategic Plan
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Research Agenda
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Introduction
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Definition of Dental Home
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Definition of Dental Neglect
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Definition of Dental Disability
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Definition of Medically-Necessary Care
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Definition of Special Health Care Needs
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Definitions
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Policy on Medically-Necessary Care
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Policy on Social Determinants of Children's Oral Health and Health Disparities
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Policy on Care for Vulnerable Populations in a Dental Setting
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Policy on Oral Health Care Programs for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
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Policy on the Dental Home
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Policy on Workforce Issues and Delivery of Oral Health Care Services in a Dental Home
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Policy on Child Identification Programs
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Policy on Oral Health in Child Care Centers
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Policy on Mandatory School-Entrance Oral Health Examinations
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Policy on School Absences for Dental Appointments
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Policy on Emergency Oral Care for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
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Policy on the Role of Dental Prophylaxis in Pediatric Dentistry
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Policy on Use of Fluoride
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Policy on the Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride for Pediatric Dental Patients
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Policy on the Use of Xylitol in Pediatric Dentistry
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Policy on Interim Therapeutic Restorations (ITR)
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Policy on the Management of the Frenulum in Pediatric Dental Patients
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Policy on Early Childhood Caries (ECC): Classifications, Consequences, and Preventive Strategies
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Policy on Early Childhood Caries (ECC): Unique Challenges and Treatment Options
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Policy on Dietary Recommendations for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
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Policy on Snacks and Beverages Sold in Schools
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Policy on Tobacco Use
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Policy on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)
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Policy on Substance Abuse in Adolescent Patients
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Policy on Human Papilloma Virus Vaccinations
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Policy on Intraoral/Perioral Piercing and Oral Jewelry/Accessories
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Policy Prevention of Sports-related Orofacial Injuries
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Policy on the Use of Dental Bleaching for Child and Adolescent Patients
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Policy on the Use of Lasers for Pediatric Dental Patients
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Policy on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
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Policy on Acute Pediatric Dental Pain Management
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Policy on Minimizing Occupational Health Hazards Associated with Nitrous Oxide
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Policy on Hospitalization and Operating Room Access for Oral Care of Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
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Policy on Hospital Staff Membership
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Policy on Model Dental Benefits for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
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Policy on Third-party Reimbursement for Management of Patients with Special Health Care Needs
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Policy on Third-party Reimbursement of Medical Fees Related to Sedation/General Anesthesia for Delivery of Oral Health Care Services
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Policy on Third-party Reimbursement for Oral Health Care Services Related to Congenital and Acquired Orofacial Anomalies
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Policy on Third-party Reimbursement of Fees Related to Dental Sealants
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Policy on Third-party Fee Capping of Non-Covered Services
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Policy on Third-party Payor Audits, Abuse, and Fraud
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Policy on the Role of Pediatric Dentists as Both Primary and Specialty Care Providers
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Policy on Transitioning from a Pediatric-Centered to an Adult-Centered Dental Home for Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
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Policy on Patient Safety
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Policy for Selecting Anesthesia Providers for the Delivery of Office-Based Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia
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Policy on the Ethical Responsibilities in the Oral Health Care Management of Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
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Policy on Second Opinion for Pediatric Oral Health Care
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Policy on a Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
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Policy on Using Harvested Dental Stem Cells
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Policy on Infection Control
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Oral Health Policies
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Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride for Dental Caries Management in Children and Adolescents, Including Those with Special Health Care Needs
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Use of Pit-and-Fissure Sealants
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Use of Vital Pulp Therapies in Primary Teeth with Deep Caries Lesions
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Use of Non-Vital Pulp Therapies in Primary Teeth
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Recommendations: Clinical Practice Guidelines
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Periodicity of Examination, Preventive Dental Services, Anticipatory Guidance/Counseling, and Oral Treatment for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
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Recommended Dental Periodicity Schedule - Chart
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Caries-risk Assessment and Management for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
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Recommendations for Pediatric Oral Health Assessment, Preventive Services, and Anticipatory Guidance/Counseling
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Prescribing Dental Radiographs for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
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Perinatal and Infant Oral Health Care
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Adolescent Oral Health Care
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Oral Health Care for the Pregnant Adolescent
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Management of Dental Patients with Special Health Care Needs
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Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect
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Fluoride Therapy
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Behavior Guidance for the Pediatric Dental Patient
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Use of Protective Stabilization for Pediatric Dental Patients
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Use of Local Anesthesia for Pediatric Dental Patients
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Use of Nitrous Oxide for Pediatric Dental Patients
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Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients Before, During, and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
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Use of Anesthesia Providers in the Administration of Office-based Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia to the Pediatric Dental Patient
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Pain Management in Infants, Children, Adolescents and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
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Pediatric Restorative Dentistry
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Pulp Therapy for Primary and Immature Permanent Teeth
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Management of the Developing Dentition and Occlusion in Pediatric Dentistry
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Acquired Temporomandibular Disorders in Infants, Children, and Adolescents
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Classification of Periodontal Diseases in Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
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Management Considerations for Pediatric Oral Surgery and Oral Pathology
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Use of Antibiotic Therapy for Pediatric Dental Patients
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Dental Management of Pediatric Patients Receiving Immunosuppressive Therapy and/or Radiation Therapy
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients at Risk for Infection
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Record-keeping
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Informed Consent
Recommendations: Best Practices
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International Association of Dental Traumatology Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries: General Introduction
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International Association of Dental Traumatology Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries: 1. Fractures and Luxations of Permanent Teeth
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International Association of Dental Traumatology Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries: 1. Fractures and Luxations of Permanent Teeth
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International Association of Dental Traumatology Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries: 1. Fractures and Luxations of Permanent Teeth
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Policy on the Management of Patients with Cleft Lip/Palate and Other Craniofacial Anomalies
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Periodontal Diseases of Children and Adolescents
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Guidelines for Periodontal Therapy
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Treatment of Plaque-induced Gingivitis, Chronic Periodontitis, and Other Clinical Conditions
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Healthy Beverage Consumption in Early Childhood: Recommendations from Key National Health and Nutrition Organizations: Summary of Oral Health Considerations
Endorsements
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Dental Growth and Development
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Growth Charts
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Body Mass Index (BMI) Charts
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Recommended USDA Food Patterns
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Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
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Speech and Language Milestones
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Pediatric Medical History
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Chairside Guide: Silver Diamine Fluoride in the Management of Dental Caries Lesions*
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Acute Traumatic Injuries: Assessment and Documentation
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Acute Traumatic Injuries: Assessment and Documentation
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Preparing for Your Child’s Sedation Visit
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Sedation Record
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Post-operative Instructions for Extractions/Oral Surgery
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Record Transfer
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Release for School Absences
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Common Laboratory Values
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Useful Medications for Oral Conditions*
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Transmission
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Management of Medical Emergencies
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Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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Delineation of Privileges