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Topic

  • Oral Health

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  • Oral Hygiene (43)
  • Access to Oral Health Care (28)
  • Dental Visits (27)
  • Fluoride (13)
  • Infant care (10)
  • Healthy Drinks (10)
  • Healthy Eating (8)
  • Oral Injuries (7)
  • Parents (4)
  • Consultants (3)
  • Health examinations (3)
  • Sleep (3)
  • Dental Assessment and Treatment (3)
  • Classroom activities (2)
  • First aid (2)
  • Cultural Practices (2)
  • Child Abuse (1)
  • Health insurance (1)
  • Home visiting (1)
  • Families Experiencing Homelessness (1)
  • Managing Stress (1)
  • Migrant programs (1)
  • Emergency preparedness (1)
  • Health screening (1)
  • Communication (1)
  • Safe environments (1)
  • Health literacy (1)
  • Staff Physical Health (1)

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  • Teachers and Caregivers (66)
  • Families (25)
  • Directors and Managers (5)

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  • Article (66)
  • Publication (31)
  • Video (7)
  • Learning Module (1)
  • Topic Page (1)

Age Group

  • Infants and Toddlers (1)

Program Type

  • Head Start (3)

Series

  • Brush Up on Oral Health (BUOH) (49)
  • Healthy Habits for Happy Smiles (18)
  • Health Professionals Working with Head Start Programs to Improve Oral Health (3)
  • Tips for Health Managers (1)

Topic

  • Oral Health

Tag

  • Oral Hygiene (43)
  • Access to Oral Health Care (28)
  • Dental Visits (27)
  • Fluoride (13)
  • Infant care (10)
  • Healthy Drinks (10)
  • Healthy Eating (8)
  • Oral Injuries (7)
  • Parents (4)
  • Consultants (3)
  • Health examinations (3)
  • Sleep (3)
  • Dental Assessment and Treatment (3)
  • Classroom activities (2)
  • First aid (2)
  • Cultural Practices (2)
  • Child Abuse (1)
  • Health insurance (1)
  • Home visiting (1)
  • Families Experiencing Homelessness (1)
  • Managing Stress (1)
  • Migrant programs (1)
  • Emergency preparedness (1)
  • Health screening (1)
  • Communication (1)
  • Safe environments (1)
  • Health literacy (1)
  • Staff Physical Health (1)

Audience

  • Teachers and Caregivers (66)
  • Families (25)
  • Directors and Managers (5)

Program Options

Type

  • Article (66)
  • Publication (31)
  • Video (7)
  • Learning Module (1)
  • Topic Page (1)

Age Group

  • Infants and Toddlers (1)

Program Type

  • Head Start (3)

Series

  • Brush Up on Oral Health (BUOH) (49)
  • Healthy Habits for Happy Smiles (18)
  • Health Professionals Working with Head Start Programs to Improve Oral Health (3)
  • Tips for Health Managers (1)
Oral Health

Child smiling while brushing her teeth.Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease, but it's preventable. Children with dental pain can have trouble speaking clearly, eating, and learning. Resources in this collection cover the health of the mouth including the teeth, gums, and oral-facial system that allows us to smile, speak, and chew.

These resources highlight some of the most common diseases that affect oral health, including tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer.

How Dental Hygienists Can Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants

Find out how dental hygienists can work in partnership with Head Start programs to improve oral health for enrolled children and expectant families.

How Medical Providers Can Help Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants

See how medical providers like physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants can work in partnership with Head Start programs to improve oral health for enrolled children and expectant families.

How Dentists Can Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants

Learn how dentists can work in partnership with Head Start programs to improve oral health for enrolled children and expectant families.

Happiness Begins with a Healthy Smile

This webinar explains how it can be fun to share oral health messages. Four key messages are paired with videos from Sesame Street in Communities to help staff share the benefits of good oral health with families.

Using Teledentistry to Provide Care for Children

This brief for Head Start staff shares information about how teledentistry works, using teledentistry in public health settings, the benefits of using it in Head Start programs, and tips for getting started.

Helping Children Brush Their Teeth

By following these steps, Head Start and other early child care staff can help young children develop toothbrushing routines in the classroom to prevent tooth decay.

Oral Injury Prevention and First Aid

This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses oral injury prevention and first aid.

Follow-up Oral Health Care

This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses follow-up oral health care.

Oral Health Status

This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses oral health status.

Caring for the Oral Health of Children Experiencing Homelessness

Families experiencing homelessness may face barriers to meeting their child’s oral health needs, including accessing oral health care. Learn tips to support their oral health.

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