2015-16 Definitions, Oral Health Policies, and Clinical Guidelines

Introduction

	Overview
	Mission Statement
	Core Values
	Strategic Plan
Reaffirmed	Research Agenda

Definitions

	Dental Home
Reaffirmed	Dental Neglect
	Dental Disability
	Medically Necessary Care
Revised	Special Health Care Needs

Oral Health Policies

	Medically Necessary Care
Revised	Oral Health Care Programs for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
	Dental Home
	Workforce Issues and Delivery of Oral Health Care Services in a Dental Home
	Child Identification Programs
Revised	Oral Health in Child Care Centers
	Mandatory School-entrance Oral Health Examinations
	School Absences for Dental Appointments
	Emergency Oral Care for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
	Role of Dental Prophylaxis in Pediatric Dentistry
	Use of Fluoride
	Use of Xylitol
	Interim Therapeutic Restorations (ITR)
Revised	Early Childhood Caries (ECC): Classifications, Consequences, and Preventive Strategies
Revised	Early Childhood Caries (ECC): Unique Challenges and Treatment Options
	Dietary Recommendations for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
	Vending Machines in Schools
	Tobacco Use
	Electronic Cigarettes
New	Substance Abuse in Adolescent Patients
	Intraoral and Perioral Piercing and Oral Jewelry/Accessories
	Prevention of Sports-related Orofacial Injuries
	Use of Dental Bleaching for Child and Adolescent Patients
	Use of Lasers for Pediatric Dental Patients
New	Obstructive Sleep Apnea
	Pediatric Pain Management
	Minimizing Occupational Health Hazards Associated with Nitrous Oxide
	Use of Deep Sedation and General Anesthesia in the Pediatric Dental Office
	Hospitalization and Operating Room Access for Oral Care of Infants, Children, Adolescents and Persons with Special Health Care Needs
	Hospital Staff Membership
	Model Dental Benefits for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
Revised	Third-party Reimbursement of Medical Fees Related to Sedation/General Anesthesia for Delivery of Oral Health Services
Revised	Third-party Reimbursement for Oral Health Care Services Related to Congenital Orofacial Anomalies
Revised	Third-party Reimbursement of Fees Related to Dental Sealants
	Third-party Fee Capping of Non-Covered Services
	Third-party Payor Audits, Abuse, and Fraud
	Role of Pediatric Dentists as Both Primary and Specialty Care Providers
Revised	Transitioning from a Pediatric-centered to an Adult-centered Dental Home for Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
	Patient Safety
	Ethical Responsibilities in the Oral Health Care Management for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
	Second Opinion for Pediatric Oral Health Care
	Patient's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
	Stem Cells
	Infection Control

Clinical Practice Guidelines

	Periodicity of Examination, Preventive Dental Services, Anticipatory Guidance, and Oral Treatment for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
	Caries-risk Assessment and Management for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
Revised	Perinatal and Infant Oral Health Care
	Adolescent Oral Health Care
Revised	Oral Health Care for the Pregnant Adolescent
Revised	Management of Dental Patients with Special Health Care Needs
Reaffirmed	Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect
	Fluoride Therapy
	Behavior Guidance for the Pediatric Dental Patient
	Protective Stabilization for Pediatric Dental Patients
	Use of Local Anesthesia for Pediatric Dental Patients
	Use of Nitrous Oxide for Pediatric Dental Patients
Revised	Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients During and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
	Use of Anesthesia Personnel in the Administration of Office-based Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia to the Pediatric Dental Patient
Revised	Restorative Dentistry
	Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Pit-and-Fissure Sealants
New	Pulp Therapy for Primary and Immature Permanent Teeth
	Management of the Developing Dentition and Occlusion in Pediatric Dentistry
	Dental Management of Heritable Dental Developmental Anomalies
	Acquired Temporomandibular Disorders in Infants, Children, and Adolescents
	Management Considerations for Pediatric Oral Surgery and Oral Pathology
	Use of Antibiotic Therapy for Pediatric Dental Patients
	Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients at Risk for Infection
	Dental Management of Pediatric Patients Receiving Chemotherapy, Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, and/or Radiation
	Record-keeping
	Informed Consent

Endorsements

	Guideline on Prescribing Dental Radiographs for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Persons with Special Health Care Needs
	Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Injuries: 1. Fractures and Luxations of the Permanent Teeth
	Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Injuries: 2. Avulsion of Permanent Teeth
	Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Injuries: 3. Injuries in the Primary Dentition
	Policy on Management of Patients with Cleft Lip/Palate and Other Craniofacial Anomalies
	Periodontal Diseases of Children and Adolescents
	Guideline for Periodontal Therapy
	Treatment of Plaque-induced Gingivitis, Chronic Periodontitis, and Other Clinical Conditions

Resource Section

	Dental Growth and Development
	Growth Charts
	Body Mass Index (BMI) Charts
	Recommended USDA Food Patterns
Revised	Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules
	Speech and Language Milestones
	Pediatric Medical History
	Assessment of Acute Traumatic Injuries
	Decision Trees for Management of an Avulsed Permanent Tooth
	Post-operative Instructions for Extractions/Oral Surgery
	Preparing for Your Child's Sedation Visit
	Sedation Record
	Record Transfer
	Release for School Absences
	Common Laboratory Values
	Useful Medications for Oral Conditions
	Management of Medical Emergencies
Revised	Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
	Delineation of Privileges