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Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 450
Arlington, VA 22202

Telephone: (202) 371-9090
Fax: (571) 527-3189
Website: http://www.astho.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This issue of the ASTHO School Health Report describes oral health education and prevention programs at local, state, and national levels. Articles include reviews of school-based dental sealant programs, the provision of oral health services in school clinics, the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of fluoridation in drinking water, and a review of the Illinois oral health prevention program. A list of state health agency dental program directors is included.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, School health programs, School health services, School based clinics, Dental sealants, Tobacco, Smokeless tobacco, Flossing, Nutrition programs, Health education, Disease prevention

California Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Oral Health Program
MS Code 8305 P.O. Box 997420
Sacramento, CA 95899-7420

Telephone: (866) 241-0395
Fax: (916) 650-0305
E-mail: mchinet@cdph.ca.gov
Website: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/MCAHOralHealth/Pages/default.aspx
Single copies available at no charge.

This document is a compilation of the 24 oral health policy statements issued by the American Public Health Association between 1948 and 1995. Topics include fluoridation and dietary fluoride supplements, periodontal disease, federal grants, emergency dental care, continuing education, oral health care as an essential part of comprehensive health services, expanded use of dental auxiliary personnel, maintenance of specialty status for dental public health, pit and fissure sealants, health risks of smokeless tobacco products, state dental hygiene practice acts, early childhood caries prevention, and the use of mouth guards in preventing orofacial injury.

Keywords: Oral health, American Public Health Association, Health policy, Fluorides, Periodontal diseases, Federal grants, Comprehensive health care, Dental sealants, Smokeless tobacco, Early childhood caries, Mouth protectors, Injury prevention

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

Using text with simple illustrations, these fact sheets address 12 oral health topics. Fact sheet titles are Brushing Your Teeth; Flossing Your Teeth; Fluoride to Prevent Tooth Decay; Periodontal Disease; Baby Bottle Tooth Decay; Dental Health During Pregnancy; Dental Sealants; Oral Injury Prevention: Mouth Guards; Tobacco Facts; Oral Cancer; Quitting Spit Tobacco; and Caring for Your Dentures. The fact sheets are presented in English on one side and Spanish on the other.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental hygiene, Fluorides, Periodontal disease, Early childhood caries, Dental sealants, Tobacco, Oral cancer, Smokeless tobacco, Toothbrushing, Flossing, Spanish language materials, Injury prevention

American Academy of Periodontology
737 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60611-6660

Telephone: (312) 787-5518
Fax: (312) 787-3670
E-mail: http://www.perio.org/contact-aap.htm
Website: http://www.perio.org
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This resource provides information on the adverse effects of tobacco use on oral health. Topics include how cigarette smoking increases the risk for periodontal disease and tooth loss; the impact of smokeless tobacco, cigars, and pipe smoking on periodontal health; and other dangers of tobacco use. Information on smoking cessation, finding a periodontist, and other resources from national organizations is included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Tobacco use, Smokeless tobacco, Adverse effects, Smoking cessation, Educational materials