Perinatal and infant oral health care can prevent or reduce tooth decay in infants and children. Perinatal and infant oral health form the very premise upon which preventive education and dental care can be built to enhance an opportunity for a child to have a lifetime free from preventable oral disease. Recognizing and accessing these opportunities dentists should do their best to achieve this goal by following guidelines for perinatal and infant oral health care. This includes caries risk assessment, anticipatory guidance, preventive strategies, etc that should be followed by the dentists. Here are some recommendations:
