Effects of primary prevention on early childhood caries in Canadian First Nations children ages 0-4 years

Early childhood caries (ECC) in Canadian First Nations (FN) children is at disproportionately high levels compared to the national average. Current literature suggests a paradigm shift in approach to the causes and management of ECC can significantly decrease these levels. The purpose of this paper...

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Other Authors: Nixon, Shirley (Author), Correale, Heather (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: University of Northern British Columbia 2010
Subjects:
Dental caries in children > Prevention
Indian children > Health and hygiene > North America
Indian children > Dental care > North America > Dental care
RK331 .N59 2010
Indian
First Nations
Online Access:https://arcabc.ca/islandora/object/unbc%3A16581
https://doi.org/10.24124/2010/bpgub1468
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Summary:Early childhood caries (ECC) in Canadian First Nations (FN) children is at disproportionately high levels compared to the national average. Current literature suggests a paradigm shift in approach to the causes and management of ECC can significantly decrease these levels. The purpose of this paper is to critically analyze the question 'For Canadian First Nations children, ages 0-4, could the introduction of primary disease prevention and self management reduce levels of ECC compared with the present model of care?' The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1674820

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