{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/661eea0c0fe4570016b93a79/69817dd74b12c3dd7315656d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Establishing a Foundation for Oral Health: Prevention, Trauma, and Clinical Guidance with Dr. Ashley Lerman | Blueberry Pediatrics Podcast ","description":"<p>Oral health is a critical, yet often overlooked, pillar of systemic pediatric wellness. In this episode of the Blueberry Pediatrics Podcast, Dr. Lyndsey Garbi, MD, sits down with board-certified pediatric dentist and First Grin founder, Dr. Ashley Lerman, to discuss the clinical realities of early childhood dental care.</p><p><br></p><p>We will discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>Preventive Milestones: The clinical rationale behind the \"Age One\" dental visit.</p><p><br></p><p>Trauma Management: Acute protocols for avulsed (knocked-out) primary vs. permanent teeth.</p><p><br></p><p>Evidence on Fluoride &amp; Sealants: Reviewing the gold standard for caries prevention and addressing current public health discourse.</p><p><br></p><p>Developmental Concerns: Evaluating the impacts of mouth breathing, tongue ties, and bruxism (grinding) on pediatric development.</p><p><br></p><p>Behavioral Positioning: Clinical techniques for effective at-home oral hygiene for young children.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Ashley Lerman is a board-certified pediatric dentist specializing in early intervention and health equity. Through her platform, First Grin, she works to reduce the incidence of childhood caries by providing families with high-quality educational resources and oral care kits.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Dr. Ashley Lerman </p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pediatric.dentist.mom\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/pediatric.dentist.mom</a> (Instagram)</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleylerman/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleylerman/</a> (LinkedIn)                 </p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Dr. Lyndsey:</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-garbi-48664345/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-garbi-48664345/</a> (Linkedin)</p><p>@<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lyndseygarbimd/#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">lyndseygarbimd</a> (Instagram)</p><p><br></p><p>Discover more about Blueberry Pediatrics:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.blueberrypediatrics.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.blueberrypediatrics.com/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blueberrypediatrics/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@BlueberryPediatrics</a> (IG)</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Blueberry Pediatrics"}