Parents of Children With Versus Without Special Health Care Needs and Oral Health Promotion: Challenges and Best Practices.

Oral health care is a leading unmet health care need of children with special health care needs (CSHCNs). The purposes of this study were to: (1) compare the responses of parents (parents, caregivers) of children with versus without special health care needs (SHCNs) concerning their child's functioning, oral health-related knowledge, attitudes, and behavior; and (2) assess which information parents received/wanted to receive from dentists. Methods: A total of 122 parents of CSHCNs and 115 parents of children without SHCNs responded to the surveys.

Prevalence of molar-incisor hypomineralization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA: a pilot study.

This pilot study investigated the prevalence of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) in third-grade school children in Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA. A convenience sample of third-grade school children in the Milwaukee Public School System (MPS) participated in the study. Calibrated examiners trained on the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) MIH recommendations examined the children between December 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015.

Acceptance and Use of Protective Stabilization Devices by Pediatric Dentistry Diplomates in the United States.

Purpose: To assess acceptance and use of protective stabilization devices (PSD) by Pediatric Dentistry Diplomates.

Methods: Surveys were electronically mailed in 2013 to 2922 members of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry's (ABPD) College of Diplomates. Bivariate (assessing provider personal and practice characteristics) and multivariate analyses were performed on reported acceptance and use of PSD.

Parental attitudes regarding pediatric dentists' counseling on tobacco use: a survey of five private practices.

Purpose: To evaluate parental acceptance of provision of tobacco cessation and prevention education to children and parents by private practice pediatric dentists.

Methods: Receptionists gave confidential questionnaires to parents of child dental patients in five private pediatric dentistry practices. Demographic information and questions about dentist interventions were asked, with the most intrusive questions concerning parental tobacco use.

Harlequin ichthyosis: a case report.

Harlequin Ichthyosis (HI) is a very rare subtype of a group of hereditary disorders that have in common the accumulation and shedding of significant amounts of hyperkeratotic epidermis. HI has a very specific clinical presentation that includes eclabium, fish mouth appearance, mouth breathing and xerostomia. The addition of a very high caloric demand to the clinical features place these affected individuals at extremely high risk for developing rampant dental decay.

A giant cell fibroma and focal fibrous hyperplasia in a young child: a case report.

A case of two fibrotic lesions of the oral mucosa in a 17-month-old African-American female is reported. Both lesions occurred on the anterior maxilla, one lesion pedunculated on the buccal attached gingiva and the other lesion sessile on the palate. Histological examination characterized the buccal lesion as focal fibrous hyperplasia (FFH) and the palatal lesion as a giant cell fibroma (GCF).

The relationship of dental visits to parental knowledge of management of dental trauma.

Purpose: The purposes of this study were to: (1) determine the level of parental knowledge regarding initial trauma management; and (2) assess which factors could influence that level of knowledge.

Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was given to parents of patients that attended 1 of 2 dental clinics. The questionnaire consisted of 3 parts and assessed patient and parental demographics and knowledge of dental trauma management.

Pulp polyp associated with a natal tooth: case report.

Natal teeth are an infrequent occurrence at birth. Often these teeth are extracted because they are very mobile and pose a risk of aspiration. This is a rare case in which a natal tooth was extracted by the pediatrician with his fingers.

Public school educator's knowledge of initial management of dental trauma.

Objectives: To compare the level of knowledge of physical education teachers/athletic coaches (PETs) and academic teachers (ATs) regarding dental trauma management.

Methods: Surveys were sent to all high schools (17) and all middle schools (23) in the Milwaukee public school system. All PETs and approximately 20 ATs at each school were invited to participate.