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CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
NOON CONFERENCE SERIES
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
o Speaker has nothing to disclose
Fluoride Varnish Training for Physicians & Nurses
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Educational Goals
Part 1: Understand Caries (Tooth Decay) and Fluoride Varnish
– Early Childhood Caries– The importance of fluoride– Fluoride varnish (FV) – Applying FV
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Oral Health in Primary Care
• Coordinated services in a family-centered setting
• Most children see a doctor 1x/ year
• Primary Care provides regularly scheduled visits– Early screening– Early intervention– Health promotion
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Early Childhood Caries (ECC)
– Chronic, infectious disease among children aged 0-5
• Most common disease of childhood • 5x more common disease than asthma
– Transmitted through saliva-sharing behaviors– California
• 33% of preschool aged children• ~70% in Kindergarten through grade 3
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How does Early Childhood Caries develop?
1. Bacteria (strep mutans) in the mouth
2. Bacteria feed on dietary sugars to make acid
3. Acid demineralizes teeth
Teeth
Sugars + Bacteria = Acid
Caries
Bacteria
Impact of Frequent Sugary Snacks and Drinks on Children’s Teeth
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Acid Levels
____ = No F____ = w/ F
Time
Consequences of ECC
– Pain/ infection– Poor self-esteem– School absences– Impaired chewing/ nutrition – Below average weight gain– Increases risk of caries in
permanent teeth– Higher costs for ER &
hospital-based treatment
8Pathologic tooth loss
Caries
Abscess
ECC Risk Indicators
– Low socioeconomic status– Caries history with family/ caregivers– Frequent carbohydrate drinks or snacks
• Frequent use of bottle/ nighttime bottle/ sippy cup
– Inadequate fluoride– Reduced saliva (xerostomia) – Chronic medical conditions– Visible plaque* or decay*
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A Child’s Healthy Mouth
• Normal primary (baby) teeth
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Normal primary (baby) teeth
White Lines: Mild ECC
– First evidence of ECC
– Frosty, white lines along gums
– Requires dental referral
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white lines
white lines
Cavitated Caries
– Eroded enamel
– Appearance:• Yellow, brown,
black holes or spots
– Can rapidly progress to other teeth
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Urgent Dental Referrals
Severe Caries Trauma
or Dental Abscess
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Fluoride Recommended for Young Children
• CDC, American Academy of Family Physicians & Pediatrics, American Dental Association
• Frequent exposure to small amounts of fluoride in all age groups reduces tooth decay
• Brushing twice daily• Drinking fluoridated tap water• High-risk groups → additional fluoride may be
needed
Recommendations for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States, 2001. CDC Web site at: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/RR/RR5014.pdf.
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Where do we get fluoride?
– Toothpaste
– Fluoridated tap water
-- Fluoride Varnish
Parents at home
Dentist’s or Physician’s office
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Tooth Brushing with Fluoride Toothpaste is
Important
– Use small amount on brush
• Smear: 12 mo→ toddler• Pea-sized: 2+ yrs
– Brush all teeth, front, sides and back
– Brush twice daily– Assist brushing child’s
teeth until age 6.
What is Fluoride Varnish?
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A topical fluoride agent painted on children’s teeth → reduces the risk of tooth decay.
FV is an Effective & Accepted Treatment for Children
FV is shown to be safe and prevent ECC with one or more applications/ year.
– Weintraub JA et al. J Dent Res. 2006
35 states reimburse (Medi-caid) for FV in US.
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Efficacy of FV for ECC Prevention % Children with Caries Incidence at Last Follow-Up Exam by Treatment Arm (n=280)
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# Fluoride Varnish Applications
Weintraub, et al. JDR, 2006
CAN DO 1
Benefits of Fluoride Varnish• Safe for children• Strengthens teeth to prevent cavities• Doesn’t hurt child when being applied• Easy and fast to apply with single
application• Temporary: stays on teeth for 4-6 hours• Does not replace brushing with toothpaste,
drinking tap water, or taking supplements!
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Safety of FV• No documented incidents of acute or chronic fluoride
toxicity
• FV’s rapid drying characteristics prevents ingestion and minimizes risk of toxicity – takes several days to break down so ingestion occurs slowly
reducing risk of acute fluoride toxicity
• Release of fluoride peaks early and drops dramatically
• Plasma levels of fluoride after application are similar to fluoride toothpaste usage
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Assoc of State and Territorial Dental Directors Fluorides Committee. FV: an Evidence-based approach 2007.
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Fluoride Varnish ProgramUCSF Collaboration – CCRMC Health Centers
Part 2:– CCRMC Commitment to ECC Prevention– Knee to Knee Positioning/FV application – Provider and Nurse Responsibilities– ECC Prevention Educational Brochures – Dental Referral – Urgent Care/Dental Home– Return FV Visits
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center FV Policy
• Adopted February 2010 – Policy 4085
• Purpose: provide guidelines for FV application to prevent dental caries and other oral health problems
• Children from 12 months through 5 years of age will receive FV in the clinic at well child visits.
How to Discuss Fluoride Varnish with Parents
1. Say:
“To reduce the risk of tooth decay, we are going to apply FV to your child’s teeth today.”
2. Ask:
“Do you have any questions?”
Cooperative Child: Knee to Knee and FV application
Infant FV application video
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After Application Reminders
DO
• OK to drink water
• Soft foods only
• Resume brushing teeth and flossing next morning
• Remember that yellowish/ whitish coating will go away
DON’T
• Avoid food for 20 minutes• Don’t give foods that are
hot, hard, crunchy, chewy, or spicy for the rest of the day
• Stop fluoride supplements for 3-5 days after application
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Provider Responsibilities• Educate parents
– baby teeth are important and children need to see a dentist by age 1
• Conduct Oral Exam– Screen for ECC and dental emergencies
– Document findings or problems
• Recommend FV to parents
• Order FV application– Well child form
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Well Child Visit Forms
• PLANS/ORDERS:
– Fluoride varnish/info– 12,15,18 months, 2,3,4,5 years
CCFA Form
• Patient Billing Form
– Prophylactic Fluoride Admin (line 44)– Well Child (line 49)
Treatment Nurse Responsibilities1. Dispense FV
Educational Brochure with after- care insert
2. Position parent and child (knee to knee)
3. Apply FV1. Lift the lip
2. Remove plaque• Gauze or toothbrush
3. Dry teeth with gauze
4. Apply FV
5. Discuss FV After-care instruction
4. Document FV application Educational Brochure
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Well Child Visit Forms
• Documentation:
– Plans/Orders Section:• Highlight and initial “Fluoride varnish/info”
or– Outpatient Notes Section:
• Write “FV application/brochure info”
CCFA Form
• Patient Billing Form
– Fluoride varnish application (line 50)– Dental nutritional counseling (line 49)
FV Orders/ Dental Codes1. FV order
2. FV application
3. Educational Brochure with FV after-care instructions
• Well Child Visit Form (Plans/Orders Section): “Fluoride varnish/info”
Billing Form (back):
FV Application (50)
Billing Form (back): Dental Nutritional Counseling (49)
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Provider
Nurse
Nurse
Documentation Significance
• Patient Billing (CCFA) Form– Tracking of FV applications– Tracking of ECC Prevention Brochure
distribution “Dental Nutritional Counseling”
• CCRMC Quality Improvement Project
• Without claims/billing – Under-represents care provided
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Pass-out the Educational Brochure
Who
When
Treatment Nurses During: Well Child Visits when FV applied
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Brochure + After Care Insert (Post FV Application Instructions)
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Brochure Messages
• Baby Teeth are important
• Tooth decay is caused by germs.
• Brush your child’s teeth with a small amount fluoride toothpaste twice daily
• Smear or pea-sized amount
• The last thing to touch child’s teeth before bedtime is toothbrush and toothpaste
• Child shouldn’t fall asleep with bottle/ sippy cup in mouth
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Brochure Messages
• Parent: promote oral health and prevent caries transmission to child
– Brush & floss daily– regular dental visits
• Child’s 1st dental visit by 1st birthday
• Reduce risk of tooth decay with 1-3 FV applications/ yr
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Brochure Dietary Messages
• Avoid sugary starchy snacks
• Avoid sugary drinks– No more than 4 oz of juice/ day
• No sugary starchy snacks and drinks or limit to less than 3x/ day
• Choose healthier snacks
Return FV Visits
• Child returns for well-child visits/ vaccines:– 15, 18 months, and 2, 3, 4, and 5 years
• Follow-up steps: 1.Oral exam & FV application
2.Educational Brochure
3.Document in medical record
4.Billing for FV & Educational Brochure
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Refer Child to Dentist
• First dental visit by 1st birthday to establish a dental home (see brochure and “Dental referral “ Plans/orders Toddler 12 months)
Contra Costa County Dental Clinics:- Bay Point Dental Clinic (925-427-8302)- Pittsburg Dental Clinic (925-431-2501)- Martinez Dental Clinic (925-370-5300)- Richmond Dental Clinic (510-231-1240)
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Refer Child to Dentist
Five years of age and older – provide “Dental Clinics in Contra Costa
County” information sheet)
CCHS Dental Clinics:Community Clinics:
- Brookside Community Health Center- La Clinica de la Raza - Monument- La Clinica de la Raza - Pittsburg
Denti-Cal and Children’s Oral Health #s
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Improved Dental Access for Children
Clinic staff may schedule children for “Pediatric Dental Consult Appointments” directly into Epic (effective January 2011)
– Consult slots 1 AM and 1 PM – 15 minute appointments– All Dental Clinics participating– Medi-Cal or pending insurance status eligible
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FV Program Support
• First contact your Oral Health Champion:– Nikki Moultrie, RDHAP (925-300-6579)
• Email: nikki.moultrie@ gmail.com
• Additional FV program questions, comments, or concerns:– UCSF Jana Murray (502-8739) or Catherine
Kavanagh (476-4438)• Email: [email protected]
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Thank YouAny Questions?
Funding Source:
NIH/NIDCR U54 DEO19285