Problem oral findings What every pediatrician should know about pediatric dentistry

Besides early childhood caries, which affects ca. 600 million children, there are other oral findings that necessitate presentation of the child to a pediatrician. Oral manifestations can be an expression of a systemic disease, which appear as the first symptom of this in the oral cavity. A proven general disease can also show symptoms in the oral cavity in addition to general symptoms affecting the body. This shows the close interface between pediatrics and pediatric dentistry. Close cooperation and consultation are often necessary. Apart from the recognition of disease patterns and the presentation to a colleague, many disease patterns require the joint care of the affected patients.