23rd December 2021

You are a GP and you see a 3 year old boy with cough and dyspnoea

You are a GP and you see a 3 year old boy with cough and dyspnoea, who you assess to have a viral upper respiratory tract infection. On examination, you notice extremely poor dentition, with several visible cavities, and a significant smell of cigarette smoke clinging to his clothes. His height and weight are below the expected centiles for his age. His mother notices you looking closely at his teeth, and she tells you he “hates brushing his teeth”.

Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.