Abstract
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A PREVENTIVE RECALL STRATEGY IN CHILDREN FOLLOWING DENTAL REHABILITATION UNDER GENERAL ANESTHESIA By Katherine Anne Nordeen, DDS A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University. Virginia Commonwealth University, 2015 Thesis Advisor: Elizabeth Berry, DDS, MPH, MSD Vice Chair, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry Purpose: This was a pilot study to assess the impact of a preventive strategy following fullmouth dental rehabilitation (FMDR) under general anesthesia in children with early childhood dental caries. Methods: Sixty-six patients completed FMDR and were included in the analysis. At the consultation visit, caries risk assessment (CRA) and dental exam information were recorded, and caregivers completed an oral health knowledge (OHK) questionnaire. Patients returned for a post-surgery and recall visit. Caregivers received oral hygiene instructions in a motivational-
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