INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

The knee-to-knee exam is recommended for children of what age?

1. <2 yrs old

2. 2-4 yrs old

3. 4-6 yrs old

4. >6 yrs old

The correct answer is: <2 yrs old

The knee-to-knee exam is a technique used to examine the oral cavity of toddlers and young children who are not able to sit still for a traditional dental examination. It involves the child sitting on the parent's or caregiver's lap, facing away from them, while the provider kneels in front of them, with their knees touching the provider's knees. This position allows the provider to have better visibility and control during the examination. The knee-to-knee exam is most commonly recommended for children under 2 years of age because at this stage they are usually too young to sit still in a dental chair by themselves and may feel more secure being held by their caregiver during the examination. As children grow older and become more cooperative and able to follow instructions, traditional examination methods can be used.