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Why This Curriculum?
PACT has been developed to educate primary care pediatricians and other child health professionals about the important role that oral health plays in a child's overall health.
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Why Oral Health?
Pediatricians are responsible for caring for the whole child, and oral health is an integral part of overall health.
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Why is Oral Health Important?
In 2000, the Surgeon General
suggested that “oral health is more than just healthy teeth.”
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Why Pediatricians?
Pediatrician’s interactions with young children provide an opportunity for anticipatory guidance, screening, and health maintenance.
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