Who is it for?
Young children and their caregivers.
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Why arrange dental prevention for a young child?
Early dental examinations look for changes in teeth, mouth and jaws and support caregivers with diet and cleaning. German statutory insurance provides six examinations from the 6th month of life to completion of the 6th year. Since 2026 they are documented as Z1 to Z6 in the yellow child health booklet.
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Look early
The examination considers the mouth, teeth and caries risk. A child does not need symptoms to attend prevention.
Support daily care
Caregivers receive age-appropriate advice on cleaning, diet and fluoride. Tell the team which products are already used.
Follow development
The six examination windows and findings are recorded. Pain or injury needs help independently of that schedule.
At a glance
How many examinations?
Six within the designated age period.
Documentation since 2026?
Z1 to Z6 in the yellow booklet.
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Look early
The examination considers the mouth, teeth and caries risk. A child does not need symptoms to attend prevention.
Support daily care
Caregivers receive age-appropriate advice on cleaning, diet and fluoride. Tell the team which products are already used.
Follow development
The six examination windows and findings are recorded. Pain or injury needs help independently of that schedule.
Often confused
Early detection and treatment
A preventive examination may identify treatment needs. It does not mean disease is present or that required treatment should wait until the next scheduled check.
Quick answers
Does a paediatric medical check replace it?
No. Dental early examinations and medical child checks have different roles.
What should I bring?
The yellow child health booklet and details of medicines and fluoride products. Older booklets can use an insert.
Is fluoride varnish only covered for high risk?
No. Up to the 6th birthday the statutory benefit is twice per calendar half-year, regardless of caries risk; the application is explained.
At the practice
For a personal discussion
Editorially suggested question to discuss with Dr Niusha Barahmand Pour:
Which examination window and care advice apply to my child now?
Discuss the appropriate next preventive visit; report acute symptoms by telephone.
Discuss early dental preventionAppointment selection at DoctolibLearning layer for training & practiceUnderstand terminology and deepen knowledge
- Early detection
- Looking for early signs of disease.
- Z1–Z6
- Names of the six early dental examinations.
- Caregiver
- A person supporting care and health decisions.
Make the distinction
A preventive examination may identify treatment needs. It does not mean disease is present or that required treatment should wait until the next scheduled check.
Sources and context
Editorial research: . General information, not an individual diagnosis or treatment recommendation. Teaching illustrations are simplified and do not depict a patient case.