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Pediatric Tooth Care And Fluoride Exposure In Maine, Lucas Grover
Pediatric Tooth Care And Fluoride Exposure In Maine, Lucas Grover
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Maine is a large and rural state with limited access to fluoridated drinking water and consistent health and dental care. There is little information and guidance for parents regarding the importance of home pediatric dental care, early dentist visits, and home testing for fluoridated drinking water. Parents and primary care providers must engage in a dialog regarding proper tooth care to identify child specific risk factors that can lead to childhood caries and chronic tooth decay if not addressed early and aggressively.
Determining Barriers To Oral Health Care In Bennington County, Taylor Goller Ms-3
Determining Barriers To Oral Health Care In Bennington County, Taylor Goller Ms-3
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Bennington County has some of the worst oral health outcomes in the state of Vermont. A survey was designed to assess current oral health problems, maintenance habits, and barriers to oral health services access. Results are preliminary.