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
*Corresponding author: Sujatha B K, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, NO. 82, EPIP area, ITPL Whitefield, Bangalore
Online published on 8 October, 2014.
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
