Preventive oral health care in early childhood: knowledge, confidence, and practices of pediatricians and family physicians in Florida

The Journal of Pediatrics
Jill Boylston HerndonFrank A Catalanotto

Abstract

To examine the relationships among pediatricians' and family physicians' oral health training, knowledge, confidence, and practice patterns. A survey of physicians identified through the membership databases of the Florida Academy of Family Physicians and the Florida Pediatric Society was conducted in 2008. Responses of pediatricians and family physicians were compared through bivariate and multivariate analyses. Although training was not directly associated with performing recommended practices, there were positive associations between training and confidence and between confidence and performing recommended practices (P <.05). Pediatricians were more likely than family physicians to answer fluoride-related knowledge questions correctly and reported greater confidence (P <.05). Less than 20% of the respondents reported counseling parents about bringing their child to the dentist before age 1 year or inquiring about the parents' dental health. Oral health training appears to promote confidence in performing recommended oral health practices. Differences in fluoride knowledge by provider type suggest that fluoride guidance has been disseminated more effectively among pediatricians than among family physicians. Educational conten...Continue Reading

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