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Recommendations for Oral Health: Toothbrushing protocol for preschool and child care settings serving children 3-5 years of age
 
The University of Iowa, Department of Pediatric Dentistry has available a tooth brushing protocol for those child care providers working with children 3-5 years of age.  The protocol instructs child care providers on when to brush children’s teeth, how often to brush, where to brush, hygiene and storage of toothbrushes, and the how to dispense toothpaste.
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In an article developed for the Head Start Bureau on caries risk assessment and prevention, it was recommended that daily brushing with fluoridated toothpaste, followed by minimal or no rinsing, should be incorporated into Head Start programs and other programs serving high risk 3-5 year olds... More>> [PDF 190 KB]

Recommendations for Oral Health: Toothbrushing protocol for preschool and child care settings serving children 3-5 years of age. The University of Iowa, Department of Pediatric Dentistry. 2004. English. [PDF, 190 KB].

Last Reviewed: April 2009