title: Promotion of oral health and prevention of common pediatric dental problems.
abstract: Many effective methods currently are available for preventing oral diseases and promoting oral health. The responsibility for ensuring the optimal use of these approaches is shared by members of the dental profession and other primary care providers in the present health care delivery system. Recognition of each provider's role and greater collaborative efforts could enhance the gains that already have been made with respect to improving the oral health status of children and adolescents.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004032:Diet; D005457:Fluoridation; D005459:Fluorides / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009909:Oral Health; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000009:adverse effects; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder / Q000150:complications; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000139:chemically induced; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D013752:Tetracycline; D005459:Fluorides