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Pacific Islands Childhood Caries Prevention Project-Innovation and Improvement Project Grant
 

The Pacific Islands Early Childhood Caries Prevention Project (PIECCPP), an Innovation and Improvement Project (IIP) grantee funded by the Office of Head Start in collaboration with University of Washington and six U.S. Associated Pacific Island states, has developed materials to improve rural dental health services that benefit children enrolled in Head Start and early childhood education. These resources were created to educate staff and parents on how to prevent early childhood tooth decay in young children.

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Coloring Book
The coloring book is an activity for young children that provides preventive oral health messages.  
    Head Start: Healthy Teeth, Happy Smiles [PDF, 1.13MB]

Storyboards-Toothbrushing
The storyboard offers tips on how parents may introduce oral hygiene to their young children. 
    Ways to Keep Your Baby Happy (English) [PDF, 442KB]
    Maneras Para Mantener Su Bebe Feliz (español) [PDF, 669KB]

Storyboards-Flouride Varnish
The storyboard gives reasons for using fluoride varnish and directions on how to apply it to children’s teeth to prevent tooth decay.
    Flouride Varnish for Healthy Teeth (English) [PDF, 194KB]
    Barniz de Fluoruro para dientes (español) [PDF, 185KB]

Poster
This poster provides guidance on how to care for your teeth during the prenatal period until the baby is 24 months old.
    Healthy Teeth and Gums for Your Baby [PDF, 134KB]

Flip Chart
The flip chart offers tips to parents and caregivers on how to examine a baby’s teeth for signs of tooth decay.
    Lift the Lip and Prevent Decay [PDF, 451KB]

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Pacific Islands Childhood Caries Prevention Project - Innovation and Improvement Project Grant. HHS/ACF/OHS. 2008. English.


Last Reviewed: May 2009