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Tackling Early Childhood Caries

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Interprofessional cooperation is key to effective prevention of tooth decay.

AGD Subject Code: 010

Educational ­Objectives

After reading this course, the participant should be able to:

  1. Discuss dental caries as a multifactorial process.
  2. Differentiate between vertical and horizontal transmission of dental caries.
  3. Recognize mother, caregiver, and familial risk factors for childhood dental caries.
  4. Advocate for interprofessional collaboration in addressing early childhood factors that contribute to dental caries.

This course was published in the April/May 2024 issue and expires May 2027. The authors have no commercial conflicts of interest to disclose. This 2 credit hour self-study activity is electronically mediated.

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Denise M. McKinney, PhD, RDH, is an associate professor and graduate program director at the Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, Virginia. Her research interests include pediatric oral health, maternal and child oral health, and health policies. McKinney can be reached at dclaibor@odu.edu.


Adaira L. Howell, RDH, BSDH, MS, is a lecturer and the community outreach coordinator at the Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene at ODU. With experience as an educator, researcher, and clinical dental hygienist, she is also a published author. Howell’s research focuses on increasing access to dental care for underserved populations. She has a true passion for serving others and strives to create a community that focuses improving health equity for all.


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