What is the recommended age for a childs first dental exam?

See Below: Some recommend that your child should be seen as soon as the teeth emerge. I would discuss with your dentist.

1st tooth/1st Bday: The american association of pediatric dentists suggest that your child visit the dentist when either their first tooth erupts or by their first birthday. During this appointment, the dentist will discuss eating and brushing habits. This helps your child get 'used to' someone else being in their mouth. Children who have dental visits within the first 2 years experience less anxiety.

Cavities=caries : In my developmental/behavioral pediatric practice i refer whenever i'm concerned or at 1 year. If an infant falls asleep sucking on a bottle of anything other than water, cavities can form as teeth erupt. Saliva flow slows during sleep. The tongue protects the lowers a bit, so the upper incisors are first to be carious. Toddlers who sip on a bottle/spout cup off and on are at high risk, also.

1st B-day /1st Tooth: The ada recommends that a dentist examine a child within six months after the first tooth comes in and no later than the first birthday. A dental visit at an early age is a "well-baby checkup" for the teeth. Besides checking for tooth decay and other problems, the dentist can show you how to clean the child's teeth properly and how to evaluate any adverse habits such as thumbsucking.