Improving Oral Health of a Child: A Parent’s Guide

Authors

  • Debasruti Naik1, Motirmoy Giri2, Ramesh Nagarajappa2, Sudipta Sahu3, Kajal Kiran Sahu4

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12979

Keywords:

Parental Guidance, Knowledge on dental health, Child oral health.

Abstract

For every parent, the early phase of growing a child is one of their life’s most challenging as well as
responsible experiences that can bring out the very best in us our patience and our skill to provide them good
health. This article will provide essential information to help out parents build knowledge about maintaining
good oral health of their children and also will help to make out the vital building blocks of parent-child
relationships. This article will also help parents reflecting their actions to better understand their children’s
oral health. Small children at their younger age are very sensitive to social stimuli such as praise as well
as affection and they learn best by imitating their parents. This knowledge will help parents to guide their
children as they grow towards handling their oral health. This article is meant for parents of children of
all ages and in all cultures which will be helpful and may provide insight to professionals like caregivers,
teachers and early childhood educators.

Author Biography

  • Debasruti Naik1, Motirmoy Giri2, Ramesh Nagarajappa2, Sudipta Sahu3, Kajal Kiran Sahu4

    1Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, 2Senior Resident, Fakir Mohan Medical College,
    Balasore, Odisha, India, 3Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, 4Tutor, Department
    of Public Health Dentistry, 5Tutor, Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’
    Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

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Published

2020-10-29

How to Cite

Improving Oral Health of a Child: A Parent’s Guide. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 8277-8281. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12979