scholarly journals British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Conference Abstracts 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (S3) ◽  
pp. 5-7
Keyword(s):  
Paediatric Dentistry ◽  
British Society

The importance of periodontal screening in children. A case report

Dental Update ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 474-476
Author(s):  
Francesca Capaldi ◽  
Eleni Besi ◽  
Elizabeth M Roebuck
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Secondary Care ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Multidisciplinary Care ◽  
Paediatric Dentistry ◽  
British Society ◽  
General Dental Practitioner ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
First Permanent Molars

The British Society of Periodontology, in collaboration with the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry, published guidelines in 2012 for the periodontal screening of children and adolescents. The guidelines recommended a simplified Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE) of six teeth for children aged 7–17 years. This is further modified for ages 7–11, using codes 0–2 from the 0–4 BPE adult chart. An unusual case of an 11-year-old boy who attended his general dental practitioner for a check-up is reported. Periodontal screening led to the detection of 13-mm pockets associated with the two mandibular first permanent molars that required surgical intervention and multidisciplinary care. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This case report highlights the importance of paediatric periodontal screening in both primary and secondary care.

Welcome to the BSPD

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 602-603
Author(s):  
Clare Ledingham
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Paediatric Dentistry ◽  
British Society ◽  
Children’S Oral Health

Dental nurses are fundamental to improving children's oral health, which is the key mission of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry. Here, we learn why you should sign up as a member…

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