Healthy Smiles – Pediatric Oral Health - Nicole Hetzer, MD - UCLAMDChat

Learn essential pediatric oral health practices from UCLA pediatrician Nicole Hetzer, MD, in this informative webinar. Discover key strategies for maintaining children's dental hygiene, understand risk factors associated with cavity development, and explore the benefits of fluoride application. Gain insights into common oral developmental issues, including teething, and learn how to address them effectively. Explore topics such as dental caries, tooth structure, early childhood caries, causes of oral bacteria, sugar's impact on dental health, and preventive measures for infants and older children. Understand the protective effects of fluoride, proper fluoride supplementation, and correct toothpaste usage. Delve into teething and sucking behaviors, their effects, and receive practical tips for promoting healthy oral habits in children.

Intro
Dental Caries
Tooth Structure
Early Childhood Caries
Baby Teeth
Causes of Caries
Oral Bacteria
How do we get Oral Bacteria
Sugars
Preventing Dental Caries
Delaying Bacteria Transmission
Tips for Infants
Transitional Sleep Objects
Tips for Older Kids
Protective Effects of Fluoride
What is Fluoride
How much Fluoride is in my water
When should I supplement with Fluoride
How to get the right amount of Fluoride
How to use toothpaste with fluoride
How much toothpaste to use
Teething
Sucking
Effects of sucking
Summary
Questions