Oral Health Intervention Program for Children With Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Defect, Dental Caries in Children, Dental Erosion
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Congenital Heart Defect
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Children with congenital heart defects (CHD) in western Norway, born 2008-2011 who require lifelong follow-up for their CHD.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Other
Oral health intervention program
Oral Health intervention program: All parents were encouraged to brush their children's teeth twice a day, with adjusted amount of fluoride toothpaste according to age. Additional fluoride tablets with dose according to age were recommended from two years of age. The children's parents were given written information about the importance and benefits of optimal oral hygiene and explaining the link to infective endocarditis. A pamphlet, lift the lip program, with instruction of looking for early signs of tooth decay, how to intervene and contact local Public Dental Service (PDS) clinic. Dietary advice was also given. The child's responsible dentist or dental hygienist at the local PDS was contacted with information about the project and the findings from examination.