Relative value of oral health in well-child care: a survey of pediatricians in Texas and Ohio.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, penetration, and support of the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) 2003 oral health policy statement among pediatricians and compare the perceived relative value of oral health among health topics.

Methods: A 33-question survey was sent to 1,320 randomly selected pediatricians in Texas and Ohio. The survey queried practice patterns, perceived importance of oral health, and familiarity/implementation of the AAP policy.