At a well-baby visit, parents of a 6-month-old ask when to take the infant for the first dental visit. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "If the teeth are brushed regularly, the child should see a dentist by 3 years of age."
b. "The first dental visit should be arranged after the first tooth erupts."
c. "The child should have a dental examination when all deciduous teeth have erupted."
d. "A dental visit by 1 year of age is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry."
ANS: D
The Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that the first dental visit occur by 1 year of age.
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