College of Health SciencesDepartment of Public Health
PHC374-ASSIGNMENT
Course name:
ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION
Course number:
PHC374
CRN
Preventing Dental Caries in
Early Childhood: EvidenceBased Strategies.
Preventing Dental Caries in Early Childhood: EvidenceBased Strategies
Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, is a
prevalent oral health issue among infants and young children.
Early childhood caries (ECC) can have significant
consequences for a child’s oral and overall health. In this
paper, you will explore evidence-based strategies for
preventing dental caries in infants and young children
through education and intervention.
• What is early childhood caries (ECC), and why is
it a significant concern for infants and young
children?
• How does oral health education play a pivotal role
in preventing dental caries in infants and young
children?
• Describe evidence-based educational approaches,
including parent and caregiver education, and
their effectiveness.
• Briefly touch upon community-based programs
that promote oral health education and provide
dental care to infants and young children.
Student name:
Students Id Number:
Submission date:
Instructor name:
Grade:
/10
College of Health Sciences
Department of Public Health
Guidelines:
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Your response should be a minimum of 400 words but should not exceed 500 words.
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Use proper references in APA style
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AVOID PLAGIARISM
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Due date: Nov 11, 2023 @ 11:59 PM