Jin Jun MSN APRNBC CCRN Erin Hartnett DNP APRNBC CPNP Michelle Bryant MPA CDC Public Health Library Early Childhood Caries is Major Public Health Problem Dental caries tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease Surgeon General 2000 ID: 1041745
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1. The Evidence Supporting Pediatric Oral Health Nursing InterventionsJin Jun, MSN, APRN-BC, CCRNErin Hartnett DNP, APRN-BC, CPNPMichel’le Bryant, MPACDC Public Health Library
2. Early Childhood Caries is Major Public Health ProblemDental caries (tooth decay) is the single most common chronic childhood disease (Surgeon General, 2000) Early childhood Caries (ECC) is 5x more common than asthma (Surgeon General, 2000) One in four children living in poverty has untreated dental caries (Dye, 2012)50 million school hours per year lost b/c of oral health related illness (pain, infection) (Surgeon General, 2000) 50% of all children have never visited a dentist (Dye, 2007)80% of dental caries occurs in 20% of childrenCDC Public Health Library
3. United States Oral Health Epidemic(CDC, 2011 & 2013; HRSA, 2014)
4. Germs from Mom can pass to babyOral bacteria produce acids that persist for 20–40 minutes after sugar ingestionOral acids lead to enamel demineralization
5. Children at High Risk for Early Tooth DecayChildren on MedicaidChildren whose mother or primary caregiver has cavitiesChildren with siblings who have cavitiesPremature or low birth weight childrenChildren with special health care needsChildren who use a bottle after 15 months of age or have sweets and snacks more than 3 times a day
6. Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice Leads the Way http://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/abs/10.2105/AJPH.2014.302495Ohnep.orgPutting the Mouth Back in the Head: HEENT to HEENOT