<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><br><p>We will discuss:</p><br><p>Preventive Milestones: The clinical rationale behind the "Age One" dental visit.</p><br><p>Trauma Management: Acute protocols for avulsed (knocked-out) primary vs. permanent teeth.</p><br><p>Evidence on Fluoride &amp; Sealants: Reviewing the gold standard for caries prevention and addressing current public health discourse.</p><br><p>Developmental Concerns: Evaluating the impacts of mouth breathing, tongue ties, and bruxism (grinding) on pediatric development.</p><br><p>Behavioral Positioning: Clinical techniques for effective at-home oral hygiene for young children.</p><br><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><br><p>Connect with Dr. Ashley Lerman </p><br><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><br><p>Connect with Dr. Lyndsey:</p><br><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><br><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><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>