Infant oral health exams are an important part of preventive dentistry. While a child’s teeth may not be visible until the age of two or three, it is never too early to start thinking about oral health care. An infant oral health exam is a comprehensive evaluation of a baby’s mouth for signs of infection, disease, decay, or other abnormalities. During the exam, a dentist or hygienist will use a small mirror and a soft brush to gently inspect the inside of your child’s mouth. This includes checking the gums, lips, cheeks, tongue, and roof of the mouth for any signs of decay, infection, or other abnormalities. The dentist will also check the baby’s teeth, if they have erupted, for any signs of decay that may have started. The dentist may also take X-rays of the baby’s mouth to get a better look at the teeth and underlying structures. X-rays are only taken if your dentist suspects there may be a problem, as they are not necessary for every exam. The goal of the infant oral health exam is to diagnose and treat any existing problems, as well as identify any potential problems that may arise in the future. If the dentist finds any issues, they will discuss them with you and develop a treatment plan to address the problem. In addition to the exam, the dentist may also discuss good oral hygiene habits with you and your child. This can include brushing and flossing techniques, dietary advice, and fluoride treatments. Infant oral health exams are an important part of preventive dentistry. They help to identify and treat any existing problems, as well as identify any potential problems that may arise in the future.
In recent years, dentistry’s focus has been on sleep, airway and myofunctional therapy. There is one group that has been left to the wayside; the infant and toddler population. Dental professionals…
Sessions are CPD-accredited; certificates issued to every registered delegate within two weeks of the conference.
Oral and poster slots for original Infant oral health exams work, reviewed by the scientific committee.
Meet dentists, oral-health researchers, and clinical leaders from around the world across three days.
Accepted abstracts appear in the indexed conference proceedings with a citable DOI.
Plenary lectures from leading voices shaping Infant oral health exams research and practice.
Attend in person in Singapore or join virtually — same programme, same certificate.
Oral and poster slots for your work — in person in Singapore or online. Not presenting? Attend as a delegate to learn from the field.
The Infant oral health exams track is a dedicated stream within Dental 2027 covering the latest research, clinical innovation, and best practice in Infant oral health exams. It brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners for oral presentations, posters, and discussion.
Educators, doctoral students, and dentists, oral-health researchers, and clinical leaders with an interest in Infant oral health exams are all welcome — whether presenting or attending.
Yes. Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation. All submissions are peer-reviewed by the scientific committee; accepted abstracts appear in the indexed proceedings.
Yes. Dental 2027 is a hybrid conference — attend the Infant oral health exams track in person in Singapore or join live online, with on-demand access afterward.
Singapore · March 15–17, 2027· Hybrid · in-person & virtual
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