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.
Oral Health
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 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.