Families of breastfeeding infants commonly present to paediatric dental services, particularly for assessment of feeding difficulties and suspected oral functional restrictions. However, clinical decision-making in this population requires an understanding of normal breastfeeding physiology, biomechanics, and the broader health context in which infant feeding occurs. This presentation provides an overview of core principles of breastfeeding medicine relevant to paediatric dental practice.
The session will review the physiology of lactation, mechanisms of milk transfer, and the interaction between infant oral anatomy and function during breastfeeding. The public health significance of breastfeeding and the role of paediatric dentists as members of the multidisciplinary care team will be discussed. These foundational concepts will be applied to clinical scenarios frequently encountered in practice.
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