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UNOFFICIAL 1737-73 (1) Comprehensive health and developmental history, including assessment of both physical and mental health development; (2) Comprehensive unclothed physical examination; (3) Appropriate immunizations according to age and health history; (4) Appropriate vision testing; (5) Appropriate hearing testing; (6) Appropriate laboratory tests, including lead blood level assessment appropriate for age and risk factors; (7) Routine dental examination furnished by direct referral to a dentist which includes bitewing x-ray, scaling and polishing, and topical application of fluoride as deemed necessary in accordance with section 17-1737-75; and (8) Health education including anticipatory guidance.

(b) The dental screening, to be completed by the dentist, includes but is not limited to an oral examination, diagnosis and assessment of any oral disease or injuries, oral hygiene instructions, dietary counseling relating to dental health, and injury prevention counseling. Appropriate reading materials and a toothbrush, at no charge to the patient, are included in the screening fee. Preventive education and assessment shall be included as follows, by age: (1) Age twelve to twenty-four months - complete the clinical oral exam and appropriate diagnostic tests to assess oral growth and development and/or pathology; provide oral

hygiene counseling for parents, guardians and caregivers; remove supra-and subgingival stains or deposits as indicated; assess the child's systemic fluoride status and provide fluoride supplementation if indicated, following drinking water analysis; assess appropriateness of feeding practices; provide dietary counseling relating to oral health; provide injury prevention counseling for orofacial trauma (play objects, pacifiers, car seats, etc.); provide counseling for oral habits (digit, pacifiers, etc.); provide diagnosis and required treatment for any oral disease or injuries; provide anticipatory guidance for parent/guardian; assess topical fluoride status and give parental counseling; provide injury prevention counseling for

orofacial trauma (learning to walk, run, etc.);