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North Dakota Department of Health, Oral Health Program
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 301
Bismarck, ND 58505-0200

Telephone: (800) 472-2286
Secondary Telephone: (701) 328-2356
Fax: (701) 328-1412
Website: http://www.ndhealth.gov/oralhealth
Available from the website.

This set of fact sheets provides anticipatory guidance for the oral health of infants, young children, and adolescents in six age ranges: birth to 6 months, 6 to 12 months, 12 to 36 months, ages 3 to 5, 5 to 10, and 10 to 21. Topics include oral hygiene, dental visits, fluoride, nutrition, and injury prevention.

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Keywords: Oral health, Anticipatory guidance, Infants, Young children, Adolescents, Dental care, Dental hygiene, Fluorides, Nutrition, Injury prevention, Educational materials

March of Dimes
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605

Telephone: (914) 997-4488
Secondary Telephone:
E-mail:
Website: http://www.marchofdimes.com
Available from the website.

This resource discusses changes to gums and teeth that may occur during pregnancy and what women can do to keep their gums and teeth healthy. Topics include inflamed gums (gingivitis) and infected gums (periodontal disease). The resource conveys the following messages: keep teeth and gums clean, be gentle with gums and teeth, cut down on sweets, get regular dental care, and don't put off dental work until after delivery. The resource also provides guidance on when to schedule a dental visit.

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Keywords: Oral health, Pregnant women, Gingivitis, Periodontal diseases, Dental hygiene, Dental care, Nutrition, Consumer health education

This report describes a study of diet and health in rural Hawaii. The report covers the following topics: (1) other studies in Hawaii, (2) purpose and plan of the study, (3) methods, (4) findings, (5) nutritional status of children, (6) dental status of children, (7) adequacy of family diets and nutritional status of children, and (8) recommendations based on this study. Statistical information is presented in tables throughout the report. The report also includes a literature cited section.

Keywords: Nutrition, Rural populations, Child health, Oral health, Research, Families, Diet, Nutritional status, Hawaii, State surveys, Statistics

Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University
Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9770
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchlibrary.org
Contact for cost information.

This report describes a symposium held in Iowa City, Iowa September 6-8, 1978 focusing on nutrition in the medical and dental curriculum, including the importance of early nutrition and the development of dietary patterns in infants. Topics include the importance of dietary habits and subsequent choices of foods in terms of general health and prevention of dental caries, the role of fluoride and its presence in commercially available baby foods as well as the impact of water fluoridation, the role of snack foods and the frequency of eating on oral health, and the role of phosphates on oral health. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Nutrition, Infant health, Early childhood caries, Dental caries, Fluorides

Sharon Feucht, M.A., R.D., Editor, Nutrition News
University of Washington, Child Development and Mental Retardation Center
Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195-7920

Telephone: 206-543-7701
Contact Phone: (206) 545-1297
E-mail: chdd@u.washington.edu
Website: http://depts.washington.edu/chdd/

This newsletter focuses on improvement of nutrition services for children with disabilities or chronic illnesses. The distribution of this newsletter is by federal regions to state nutritionists who then send it to local agencies. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Cleft lip, Cleft palate, Nutrition, Infants, Children with special health care needs, Nutrition

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
Available for loan.

This training and reference guide describes programs that have been used by Tufts Dental Facilities for the Handicapped and Boston University Special Needs Dental Program in Massachusetts. An attempt has been made to make this text technical enough to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but understandable to parents, staff, and health care workers. Sections 2, 3, and 4 address specific issues for institutions, community programs, and parents. Sections 1 and 5 contain dental information that should be available to all persons providing daily oral care to special needs persons. Pamphlets and training aids are listed and annotated in the appendix. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Dental care, Nutrition, Child health, Health education, Oral health, Children with special health care needs

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
Available for loan.

This manual offers a practical guide and information for those planning to institute oral care programs for persons with special needs in a variety of special settings. The manual takes into account important health issues pertaining to the transmission of disease and infection control, problems of major relevance to oral care programs for developmentally disabled and immunocompromised populations. The use of new preventive agents and methods for the control of dental disease are also discussed. The appendix includes forms for oral health screening and a quarterly oral health review, a toothbrushing skills checklist, and a listing of pamphlets and training aids. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Dental caries, Periodontal disease, Nutrition, Child health, Dental care, Children with special health care needs

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.

This protocol gives guidelines for provision of oral health services to clients in the Improved Pregnancy Program. The protocol includes an instructor preparation summary for a prenatal oral health class. A consent to dental procedure form and a dental review form are also included.

Keywords: Dental care, Fluorides, Nutrition, Early childhood caries, Flossing, Maternal health, Infant health, Dental caries, Oral health

Tri-County Health Department, Nutrition Division
7000 East Belleview, Suite 301
Englewood, CO 80111

Telephone: (303) 220-9200
$3.00; curriculum guide $1.50.

This booklet for preschool/early elementary age children and their parents and curriculum guide for teachers, focuses on nutritious snacking and oral health care. They provide ideas for healthy snacks and activities to motivate young children toward healthy habits. The same subject matter and teaching technique legends (icons) used in the Head Start Nutrition Education curriculum are used in these materials to facilitate use with the Head Start Nutrition Education and Dental curricula.

Keywords: Nutrition, Child nutrition, Nutrition education, Head Start, Oral health

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.

The monograph discusses the mouth of the infant, development of the dentition, nutrition and feeding systems from an oral health and development standpoint, early childhood caries, biological implications and dietary supplementation of fluoride, enamel fluorosis, early intervention in dental care of the infant, oral health care by the pediatrician, and the complementary roles of the pediatrician and pediatric dentist.

Keywords: Oral health, Newborn infants, Infants, Infant development, Infant nutrition, Child nutrition, Early childhood caries, Fluorides, Early intervention, Pediatricians, Bibliographies