Abstract
The aim of this article is to address the need for anticipatory guidance for prevention and interception of pediatric health problems with special emphasis on oral health. This article provides guidelines for health care professionals, dentists and parents or caregivers who are responsible for the overall health care of children from birth to about 5 years of age. Dental care of children in this group is not universally well provided therefore; this article addresses the importance of advising parents on early dental care for their children and also the difficulties associated with dental treatment for the pediatric population. Thus this article discusses childhood dental problems, their prevention and treatment, advantages of prevention and treatment and the implementation of anticipatory guidance for oral health acre and the role of the pediatrician.
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