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Preventive

541 - Caregiver and Medical Provider Perception of Child’s Caries Risk

Saturday, May 25, 2024
2:00 PM – 2:10 PM EST
Location: Exhibit Hall (back left corner of the hall, space 137)
Abstract: Most children do not see a dentist by age 1 and about half do not see a dentist by age 2. Low utilization of early dental visits limits opportunities for primary and secondary prevention of dental caries. Currently, there is minimal information on the accuracy of caregiver perception of a child’s caries risk and how this perception may affect care utilization. Caries prevention in medical settings is widely accepted, yet few studies evaluate its effectiveness. Better understanding the agreement (or lack thereof) between dental and nondental providers CRAs will improve interprofessional collaboration and ultimately disease prevention. This prospective questionnaire study aims to understand caregiver caries risk perception and CRA accuracy of medical providers. Participants include caregivers of children age 1-5 present for a well-child visit in a primary care setting. A caries risk perception questionnaire will be given. Medical and dental resident providers will complete oral screenings and provide recommendations.

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