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ArticleEuropean archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry2019

Knowledge, attitudes and behaviour regarding the infant oral health visit: are dentists in Ireland aware of the recommendation for a first visit to the dentist by age 1 year?

J Djokic, A Bowen, J Singh Dooa, R Kahatab, T Kumagai, K McKee, C Tan, K FitzGerald, B Duane, D Sagheri

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J DjokicDepartment of Public and Child Dental Health, Trinity College Dublin, School of Dental Science, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
A BowenDepartment of Public and Child Dental Health, Trinity College Dublin, School of Dental Science, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
J Singh DooaDepartment of Public and Child Dental Health, Trinity College Dublin, School of Dental Science, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
R KahatabDepartment of Public and Child Dental Health, Trinity College Dublin, School of Dental Science, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
T KumagaiDepartment of Public and Child Dental Health, Trinity College Dublin, School of Dental Science, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
K McKeeDepartment of Public and Child Dental Health, Trinity College Dublin, School of Dental Science, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
C TanDepartment of Public and Child Dental Health, Trinity College Dublin, School of Dental Science, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
K FitzGeraldDental Department, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland.
B DuaneDepartment of Public and Child Dental Health, Trinity College Dublin, School of Dental Science, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
D SagheriDepartment of Public and Child Dental Health, Trinity College Dublin, School of Dental Science, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. sagherid@tcd.ie.

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Abstract

aimTo assess the knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of dentists nationwide in Ireland regarding the infant oral health visit, and also to elucidate whether dentists were aware of the recommendation for a first dental visit by age 1 year and of what care should be provided at this visit.

methodsA validated 10-item questionnaire was distributed to a representative sample of non-paediatric dentists (non-PDs) and paediatric dentists (PDs) practicing in Ireland. The questionnaire focused on respondents' demographics in addition to their knowledge, attitudes and behaviour regarding the infant dental visit.

resultsSeventy-three percent of non-PDs reported seeing patients aged 0-36 months. Compared to all PD respondents, 58% of non-PDs believed that the first dental visit should occur by age 1 year. Furthermore, non-PDs provided the same care as PDs at the infant dental visit, with the exception of evaluating for fluoride needs and placing fluoride varnish. The main barrier to early oral healthcare was reported to be parents not requesting dental appointments for their infants.

conclusionsThere remains a need to increase the proportion of non-PDs in Ireland seeing infants by their first birthday. It is recommended that Irish undergraduate and continuing education courses incorporate clinical training regarding the infant oral health visit and emphasise fluoride needs evaluation and fluoride varnish application. Additionally, a nationwide health promotion initiative is indicated to inform parents of the importance of a dental visit by age 1 year.

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Dental Care for ChildrenOral HealthAttitudeAttitude of Health PersonnelChildChild, PreschoolDentistsHumansInfantInfant, NewbornIrelandPractice Patterns, Dentists'First dental visitFluorideInfant dental visitInfant oral healthPaediatric dentistryPreventive dentistry

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