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Peer reviewedKenny, David J.; Judd, Peter L. – Infants and Young Children, 1988
Developmental disabilities and chronic illness can impact the oral health of children in the preeruptive and primary dentition stages. The article covers prevention and management of dental caries; gingival changes; trauma to the primary dentition; sucking, swallowing, and mastication; extraorally fed patients; and factitial injuries. Home-care…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Dental Evaluation, Dental Health, Developmental Disabilities
Peer reviewedEdmonson, Rebecca; Reinhartsen, Debra – Infants and Young Children, 1998
Discusses the multiple medical, dental, therapeutic, psychosocial, and early intervention needs faced by children with cleft lip and cleft plate during the first three years of life. The physiological development of children with these disabilities is described and the need for interdisciplinary team involvement is emphasized. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cleft Palate, Dental Evaluation, Dental Health
