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28-06-2023 | Dysphagia

Dental Support for Feeding Function in Children

Authors: Fumiyo Tamura, Reiko Machida, Hiroyuki Yamada, Tomoko Isoda, Noriaki Takahashi, Miki Mizukami, Maiko Ozeki, Takeshi Kikutani

Published in: Current Oral Health Reports | Issue 3/2023

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Some children experience difficulty with oral function, regardless of whether they are healthy, disabled, or sick. This study reported on dental approaches to support children with oral problems.

Recent Findings

A problem with oral function noted among children is lip incompetence. According to a recent survey in Japan, lip incompetence was observed in approximately 30% of children aged 3–12 years. Feeding therapy emphasizing the concept of habilitation (dysphagia rehabilitation) is provided for feeding problems in children with disabilities.

Summary

Dental interventions for children with oral function problems include oral function management for developmental insufficiency of oral function and feeding therapy for feeding disorders. The number of children with medical complexities has rapidly increased in Japan to approximately 20,000. Efforts have been made to provide pediatric home dental services targeting children with severe motor and intellectual disabilities and those with medical complexities who have difficulty going outside the home. Multidisciplinary collaboration in regional healthcare is essential for the smooth provision of dental care services.

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Title: Dental Support for Feeding Function in Children
Authors: Fumiyo Tamura
Reiko Machida
Hiroyuki Yamada
Tomoko Isoda
Noriaki Takahashi
Miki Mizukami
Maiko Ozeki
Takeshi Kikutani
Publication date: 28-06-2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Dysphagia
Dysphagia
Dysphagia
Published in: Current Oral Health Reports / Issue 3/2023
Electronic ISSN: 2196-3002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40496-023-00337-0

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