...Commentary by Jessica Weisz, MD Published November 2023 Oral health is a foundational part of primary care. The American Academy of Pediatrics has guidelines, policy statements, and toolkits to arm pediatricians with the knowledge and skills to address oral health concerns.  Keywords...)

... ; feeding ; nutrition ; elimination ; self to sleep ; self calming ; i ntroducing solids ; risk assessment ; allergens ; safety ; oral health ; social development ; early literacy ; social determinants of health 1a. Feeding and Nutrition The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) supports...)

... compared to lean body mass. Additionally, there is notable debate on what levels indicate the need for clinical intervention. 3c. Oral Exam The oral exam should be done to assess for healthy oral hygiene and ensure molars are present. See also: AAP.org section on Oral Health Practice Tools 4a...)

..., and it is important to review the importance of high-fiber diets and limited milk consumption. 1e. Oral Health ● Children should have established a dental home where they receive routine dental care with at least 2 preventative visits annually depending on the caries risk assessment. ● If the child has...)

... breastfeeding are more resilient and set the stage for healthier outcomes. Before giving your child infant formula fortified with probiotics, discuss the issue with your pediatrician. (For more information about probiotics, see page 543.) 124 Feeding Your Baby Feeding and Oral Health As the number one chronic...)

... groups. Repeat testing should occur if the child develops speech delay. The clinical report below reviews hearing assessment beyond the newborn period and provides guidance for infants who are deaf or hard of hearing. 2d7. Screening: Oral Health Teeth with enamel defects, often found in children...)

... beverages, which can be combined with complimentary oral health screening and anticipatory counseling. ● Choose my plate . ● 60 minuntes of physical activity. ● Reduction in sedentary behavior. The 5-2-1-0 rule can incorporate some of these strategies by recommending 5 fruits and vegetables, 2...)

... be performed on high risk individuals per recommendations published in the Red Book: Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases . 3e. Oral Health Dental caries are a leading infection in children and screening and education are an important part of prevention. At 12 months of age, it is important...)

.... Additional resources can be found at: https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/developmental-surveillance-and-screening-patient-care/ 3b. Universal Screening Risk for anemia, hearing problems, oral health issues, and vision problems should be assessed, and positive responses evaluated. The universal...)

... delays. They are not to be used as a developmental screening tool, if a child is missing milestones or there are other concerns about a child’s development validated developmental screening tools like those listed above should be considered. 3b. Oral Health and Other Screenings ● If a dental home...)

... that at this age no water or juice should be given to their infant. The following link to nutrition during the first 1000 days of life offers additional details on feeding. Advocacy for Improving Nutrition in the First 1000 Days to Support Childhood Development and Adult Health 5b. Oral Health and Teething...)

... independently. During this time, children also learn cooperative play and to share. This module outlines the important features of the 3-year-old visit. Keywords: 3 year old ; behavioral screening ; nutrition ; oral health ; firearm safety ; choking hazards ; pedestrian safety ; potty training...)

.... 508 EARLY CHILDHOOD 12 MONTH VISIT Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents Screening Universal Screening Action Anemia Lead (high prevalence area or insured by Medicaid) Oral Health (in the absence of a dental home) Selective Screening Hematocrit...)

... solid food to their infant’s diet. Oral health care should also be addressed, as teething will begin soon if it has not already. 8a. Test Your Knowledge: First Visits (0-6 Month Care) ...)

... care . Pediatrics . 2005 ; 115 ( 2 ): e183 – e193 18. Flores G , Lin H . Trends in racial/ethnic disparities in medical and oral health, access to care, and use of services in US children: has anything changed over the years? Int J Equity Health . 2013 ; 12 ( 1 ): 10 19...)

... developmental and oral health screening practices using quality improvement approaches. ^{20 , 21} Effective approaches include appointing an initiative champion, training clinicians and staff about a consistent screening process with specific responsibilities, using standardized screening tools...)