Pedo Competency.pdf
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20 in number (A-‐T) <br />
Erupt from 6 to 30 months <br />
Begin formation in utero <br />
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as well as the 1 st permanent molar <br />
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Pattern: <br />
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Mandibular centrals & laterals (n,o,p,q) <br />
Maxillary centrals & laterals (d,e,f,g) <br />
1 st primary molars (b,i,l,s) <br />
Canines (c,h,m,r) <br />
2 nd primary molars (a,j,k,t) <br />
7 Oral Hygiene Instruction <br />
• Talk with parent about: <br />
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Brushing & flossing the child’s teeth <br />
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Needs to be done twice a day with a toothbrush or cloth <br />
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Only use toothpaste if child is able to spit the toothpaste out and not <br />
swallow it. <br />
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Toothbrush should be replaced every couple of months or when the bristles <br />
become flared <br />
Flossing should be done everyday <br />
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Flossing cleans between teeth where a toothbrush can’t reach <br />
Flossing isn’t needed if all contacts are visually open <br />
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No bottles or breast feeding at bedtime or throughout the night <br />
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This can lead to baby bottle decay and can form a bad habit for the child <br />
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primarily seen on max anterior teeth <br />
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Suggest using water instead of milk
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