Publisher's Synopsis
Dental caries is the most prevalent infectious disease among U.S. children.* Sharing tips and information about oral health, Dr. Xavier Azar, D.D.S., M.P.H., a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, encourages you to take the right steps toward your child's healthy smile! Learn about tooth eruption patterns, healthy diet habits and good oral hygiene. Be proactive! Preventive oral care is a sound health and economic investment. Early examination will help prevent childhood caries and related diseases. Good oral health is essential to children's growth and development. Make oral health a family priority. Together you will win the fight against tooth decay and give your child a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime! Make your child's learning about oral health smart and fun, look for The Health Captains - The Tooth Galaxy Mission - Dr. Xavier Azar, D.D.S., M.P.H. - Authorhouse - December 2008. *Source - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Surgeon General's report "Oral Health in America" - a Report of the Surgeon General, Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. National Institute of Dental and Craneofacial Research. National Institutes of Health, 2000.
