Background: Dental caries are the most common chronic disease affecting children and adolescents in the U.S. Rates of dental caries are rising in the 2-4 yr. age group, specifically in… Click to show full abstract
Background: Dental caries are the most common chronic disease affecting children and adolescents in the U.S. Rates of dental caries are rising in the 2-4 yr. age group, specifically in children from poor families and those of non-Hispanic black and Mexican American ethnicity. However, little is known about oral health practices of infants. Purpose: To evaluate the impact of an educational intervention in the Rainbow Ambulatory Practice on caregiver knowledge, attitude, and adherence to recommended oral …
               
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