A Hidden Epidemic: Dental Disparities Among Children

As with so many health disparities among children, the answer to dental health discrepancies may lie within schools. Dental health education regarding daily brushing and flossing, fluoride rinse programs, screening services, and sealant application all provide opportunities for reaching children fro...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of school health 2003-01, Vol.73 (1), p.38-40
1. Verfasser:	Amschler, Denise H.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Child Child Health Child, Preschool Children Children & youth Dental care Dental Care for Children - organization & administration Dental Caries - epidemiology Dental Caries - prevention & control Dental Health Dentistry Health aspects Health education Health Services Accessibility Humans Nursing Oral Health Pit and Fissure Sealants Preschool Children School Health Services - organization & administration Schools Socioeconomic Factors United States - epidemiology Young Children
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Zusammenfassung:	As with so many health disparities among children, the answer to dental health discrepancies may lie within schools. Dental health education regarding daily brushing and flossing, fluoride rinse programs, screening services, and sealant application all provide opportunities for reaching children from lower-income families or who have special needs.
ISSN:	0022-4391 1746-1561
DOI:	10.1111/j.1746-1561.2003.tb06557.x