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Abstract
Oral hygiene is an integral part of health care. It encompasses health promotion, preventative strategies, and assessment and treatment interventions. Assessment and delivery of appropriate oral care can prevent potential infections as well as reduce distress and discomfort. The principal objective of oral care is to maintain the mouth in a good condition. Many oral health problems are preventable because dental diseases can begin very early in childhood. Care takers need to know about simple intervention that can prevent the onset of disease the key to oral health promotion and disease prevention lies in anticipatory guidance and education of the parent early detection and timely referral for appropriate intervention.