Oral Health Knowledge and Experience of Pediatricians and Pediatric Residents in Kuwait: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Table 3

Current anticipatory guidance and assessment practices on the role of pediatricians in promoting oral health.

At a well-childcare visit in your practice, do you likely perform the following?	Likely N (%)
Inquire about infant’s feeding practices and bottle use at bedtime	183 (79.6)
Examine child’s teeth for dental cavities	166 (72.2)
Counsel on going to dentists	155 (67.4)
Counsel on the importance of toothbrushing	170 (73.9)
Counsel on child’s sugar consumption	171 (97.3)
Consider sugar free syrup prescriptions	109 (47.4)
Counsel on the use of mouth guard during sports for school children	89 (38.7)
Inquire about child’s oral habits	150 (65.2)
Should the following be a part of the routine well-childcare visit?	Agreed N (%)
Assessment for dental problems during physical examination	196 (85.2)
Counseling on the prevention of dental problems	195 (84.8)
Application of fluoride varnish	126 (54.8)
Referral to the dentist at 12 months of age	140 (60.9)