Oral health care of children: gynecologists and pediatricians' perspective.
Gynecologists, pediatricians and other medical professionals are more likely to see expecting mothers and infants much earlier than dentists. Thus, it is essential for these specialists to be aware of the infectious nature of dental caries and its associated risk factors and make appropriate decisions regarding timely and effective intervention.


OBJECTIVE
To know the perception of gynecologists and pediatricians towards oral health care of children.


METHODS
A cross sectional questionnaire survey was conducted.


RESULTS
The present study shows that the pediatrician is more actively involved in the oral health care of children as compared to gynecologists in Bangalore city, India.


CONCLUSIONS
Pediatricians and gynecologists need to update themselves on recent recommendations, regarding infant oral health so as to ensure that all their patients receive timely preventive and restorative dental care.
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, the Oxford Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Bommanahalli, Hosur road, Bangalore-560068, Karnataka, India. drpriyapedo@yahoo.com
Priya
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Subramaniam
K L Girish
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Babu
P Suresh
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Premila
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Naidu
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002648:Child; D019140:Dental Care for Children; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010372:Pediatrics; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires