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In infants, what is the best indicator for future caries? - plaque on maxillary anteriors A pea-sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste is appropriate for what age range? - age 2-5 In a child under the age of 3, what factors automatically assign that child an S-ECC status? - White spot lesions, any carious lesion on a smooth surface Name 7 factors that assign a high caries risk to a 0-5 year old. - 1) Mother/caregiver with active caries; 2) Parent/caregiver low SES; 3) greater than three between-meal sugar-containing snacks or beverages per day; 4) Child is put to bed with a bottle containing natural or added sugar; 5) child has greater than 1 DMFS; 6) Child has active white spot lesions or enamel defects; 7) Child has elevated MS levels Name 3 factors that assign a moderate caries risk to a 0-5 year old. - 1) Child has special health care needs; 2) Child is a recent immigrant; 3) Child has plaque on teeth Name the 4 caries protective factors. - 1) Child receives optimally-fluoridated drinking water or fluoride supplements; 2) Child has teeth brushed daily with fluoridated toothpaste; 3) Child receives topical fluoride from health professional; 4) Child has dental home/regular dental care