Are Oral Health Problems in Neonates a New Subspecialty in Pediatric Dentistry or an Interdisciplinary Curiosity? A Review

Key Points

• To explore whether oral health problems in neonates represent a new subspecialty in pediatric dentistry or an interdisciplinary area of interest.
• Conducted a rapid review search
• Utilized databases like PubMed and CINAHL
• Analyzed existing literature on oral health in neonates
• Identified a gap in pediatric dentistry regarding neonatal oral health
• Highlighted the need for increased awareness among dental professionals
• Suggested the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing these issues