Biomedical subjects

Jane A Soxman

Publications and source records attributed to Jane A Soxman.

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The first dental visit.

The recommended age for the first dental visit seems to vary among and within the professions. Unfortunately, the first visit often is prompted by clinical caries or dental trauma. The purpose of this paper is to provide guidelines for examining the toddler and information to be offered to parents during the consultation. Early identification and intervention for children with high caries risk, education of other health professionals and parents with preventive strategies, and the establishment of a relationship with a dentist prior to a traumatic injury should be mutual goals.

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Considerations for treating adolescent patients.

Adolescence is a time of accelerated growth with increasing caloric needs. A strong attraction for the taste of sugar and its availability have had detrimental consequences for the adolescent's dentition and general health. Numerous factors combine to contribute to the demineralization and erosion that predispose the enamel to smooth surface caries. Obesity and its associated maladies, eating disorders, and pregnancy are additional issues for consideration. Determining the need for and appropriate timing of extraction of third molars should be included in the treatment plan.

Adolescent↗

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Upper airway obstruction in the pediatric dental patient.

This article presents clinical observations as well as a review of the literature regarding upper airway obstruction in the pediatric dental patient. Dentists will derive enhanced skills to identify the various types of upper airway obstruction and provide appropriate recommendations for intervention or referral to a physician to minimize detrimental effects on dental development.

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Preventive guidelines for the preschool patient.

This article focuses on risk-based caries prevention and specific protective measures for preschool pediatric patients, to provide an age-appropriate approach designed for individual caries risk and optimize preventive care for preschoolers both in-office and at home.

Cariogenic Agents↗