| As part of your well child visits for children 5 years of age or younger, do you: | No. (%)* | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Never | 1%-50% patients | > 50% patients | |
| Family physicians | |||
| Visually examine the oral cavity? (n = 158) | 5 (3.2) | 26 (16.5) | 127 (80.3) |
| Visually examine the teeth? (n = 159) | 9 (5.7) | 51 (32.1) | 99 (62.3) |
| Determine the child's risk for developing tooth decay? (n = 156) | 37 (23.7) | 63 (40.3) | 56 (35.9) |
| Advise parents or caregivers on tooth cleaning methods? (n = 156) | 32 (20.5) | 62 (39.8) | 62 (39.8) |
| Advise parents or caregivers on the use of bottles or sippy cups? (n = 158) | 15 (9.5) | 38 (24.1) | 105 (66.5) |
| Advise parents or caregivers on the use of fluoride toothpaste? (n = 157) | 41 (26.1) | 37 (23.6) | 79 (50.3) |
| Prescribe fluoride supplements? (n = 156) | 121 (77.6) | 25 (16.0) | 10 (6.4) |
| Pediatricians | |||
| Visually examine the oral cavity? (n = 16) | 2 (12.5) | 1 (6.3) | 13 (81.3) |
| Visually examine the teeth? (n = 16) | 3 (18.8) | 2 (12.5) | 11 (68.8) |
| Determine the child's risk for developing tooth decay? (n = 16) | 4 (25.0) | 0 (0.0) | 12 (75.0) |
| Advise parents or caregivers on tooth cleaning methods? (n = 16) | 3 (18.8) | 7 (43.7) | 6 (37.5) |
| Advise parents or caregivers on the use of bottles or sippy cups? (n = 16) | 3 (18.8) | 1 (6.3) | 12 (75.0) |
| Advise parents or caregivers on the use of fluoride toothpaste? (n = 16) | 3 (18.8) | 5 (31.2) | 8 (50.0) |
| Prescribe fluoride supplements? (n = 16) | 11 (68.8) | 4 (25.0) | 1 (6.2) |
*Nonrespondents are not included in denominator when calculating percentages.