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Topic

  • Oral Health

Tag

  • Access to Oral Health Care (8)
  • Dental visits (3)
  • Fluoride (2)

Audience

  • Teachers and Caregivers (4)
  • Families (2)

Program Options

Type

  • Article (4)
  • Publication (4)

Age Group

Program Type

Series

  • Brush Up on Oral Health (BUOH) (3)
  • Healthy Habits for Happy Smiles (1)
Access to Oral Health Care

Child smiling at a dentist visit.For too many families, oral health care is hard to find. These resources highlight common barriers to accessing care and ways that Head Start programs can help families overcome those barriers.

Brush Up on Oral Health

These Brush Up on Oral Health tip sheets provide information on current practices and practical strategies to promote good oral health for pregnant people, children, and their families – both in the classroom and at home.

Promoting Oral Health Services for Pregnant People

Learn about reasons women may not seek or receive oral health care when they are pregnant and strategies Head Start staff can use to help pregnant women achieve good oral health.

Using Case Management to Improve Oral Health Care

In this issue, learn how programs can use case management to improve the oral health of children in Head Start programs. Find out how case managers and parents can work together to meet children’s oral health needs.

Facilitating the Use of Fluoride Supplements

Learn about fluoride supplements and the role of Head Start staff in promoting them.

Dental Hygienist Liaison Project

Learn more about the Dental Hygienist Liaison (DHL) project. Find out how DHLs can help promote oral health for pregnant women and children enrolled in Head Start.

Getting to Know Me: Information for Your Child’s Dental Office

Parents can use this form to share information about their child with dental office staff to help them meet the child’s needs. Find questions about things that might bother the child about visiting the dentist.

Finding a Dental Clinic for Your Child

Visiting the dental clinic keeps children’s teeth and mouth healthy. Learn about how to find a dental clinic and the importance of regular dental visits.

Questions to Ask When Looking for a Dental Office

Finding a dental office that is best for you and your child can be hard. This Tips sheet provides examples of some questions that you can ask a dental office before you decide to make an appointment.

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