Infant oral health care: beliefs and practices of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry members.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to survey American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) members about their beliefs and practices regarding the age 1 dental visit.

Methods: A 31-item survey was mailed to 1,500 randomly selected AAPD members to assess their beliefs and practices regarding the age 1 dental visit and prenatal dental counseling. Descriptive analyses and chi-square tests were done to analyze the data.

Survey of pediatric dentists' own oral health behavior.

Oral health behavior is voluntary and, therefore, requires motivation. Dentists serve as role models for their patients. We sought to determine the pediatric dentists' own adherence to oral health behavior recommendations through a 14-question survey administered to 129 pediatric dentists.

Comparison of nutritional counseling between provider types.

Objective: The goal of this study was to compare the provision of and attitudes toward nutritional counseling between pediatricians and pediatric dentists.

Methods: Questionnaires were mailed to 500 US members of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Results: The survey had a response rate of 33% (pediatric dentists=36%; pediatricians=29%).

Attitudes of Chinese parents toward the oral health of their children with caries: a qualitative study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate Chinese parents' beliefs and perspectives regarding extensive caries (EC), oral care habits, and dental treatment. An overview of qualitative research methods is provided.

Methods: In this qualitative study, 20 in-depth interviews were conducted with parents of children diagnosed with EC.