Determine Risk. Parents can be provided with an oral health questionnaire to help the child health professional determine the child’s oral risk health status. The child health professional can also ask key oral health questions during the examination.
Provide Patient Education. The caregiver should be provided with good oral hygiene instructions.
Conduct Oral Screening Examination. With a gloved hand, the child health professional should lift the lips, feel the soft tissues, and examine the health of the teeth and mouth. All tooth surfaces should be inspected using a mirror, and dental abnormalities and/or caries should be identified if present.
