Advertisements declare that milk builds strong bones and teeth for children, but it also can be a critical solution during a dental emergency. Dental trauma is extremely common among children. One-third of five-year-olds have suffered injury to their primary teeth and one-fourth of 12-year-olds have suffered injury to their permanent teeth.1 Knowing the right response at the right time can save a child’s smile and self-esteem. Learn from this case how Health Care for the Homeless projects can prepare to respond to pediatric dental emergencies.
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Best Practices, Case Report, Clinical Practice, Conditions and Issues, Homeless Services, Oral Health