1Senior Lecturer, Public Health Dentistry, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore
2Senior Lecturer, Public Health Dentistry, Malabar Dental College and Research Centre, Manoor, Edappal
The dental home is the ongoing relationship between the dentist and the patient, inclusive of all aspects of oral health care delivered in a comprehensive, continuously accessible, co-ordinated and family-centered way. Establishment of a dental home begins no later than 12 months of age and includes referral to dental specialists when appropriate. It enhances the dental professional's ability to assist children and their parents/care givers in the quest for optimum oral health care for successful preventive care and treatment as part of an overall oral health care foundation.
Dental Home, Anticipatory Guidance, Children
