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Washington State Department of Health
P.O. Box 47890
Olympia, WA 98504-7890

Telephone: (800) 525-0127
Secondary Telephone: (360) 236-4030
Website: http://www.doh.wa.gov
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This report is a resource primarily for public health professionals on the health status of pregnant women, infants, children, and adolescents in Washington State. The first chapter contains county-specific population information as well as trend tables of pregnancy outcomes and infant and child mortality. Other chapters describe health outcomes and health behaviors of the MCH population overall and by county, age, gender, race, and ethnicity. Medicaid status is included where available. Additional contents include maps of perinatal services and health provider shortage areas and three appendices (technical notes, MCH priorities, and national and state performance measures). [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Maternal health, Child health, Health services, Data, State surveys, Washington, Pregnant women, Children, Adolescents

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60611-2637

Telephone: (312) 337-2169
Fax: (312) 337-6329
Website: http://www.aapd.org
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This website for parents and other caregivers provides information and data on oral health in infants, children, and adolescents including those with special health care needs. Features include a pediatric dentist search tool, education brochures and resources, policies and guidelines, and oral health campaigns. Select information is available in Spanish.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Parents, Health promotion, Educational materials, Spanish language materials

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60611-2637

Telephone: (312) 337-2169
Fax: (312) 337-6329
Website: http://www.aapd.org
Available from the website.

This resource comprises definitions, policies, and clinical guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). New or recently revised topics include medically necessary care; oral health care programs for infants, children, and adolescents in a dental home; workforce issues and delivery of oral health care services in a dental home; oral health in child care centers; early childhood caries; intraoral and perioral piercing and oral jewelry/accessories; third-party reimbursement of medical fees related to sedation/general anesthesia and dental sealants; transitioning from a pediatric-centered to an adult-centered dental home for individuals with special health care needs; caries risk assessment and management; perinatal oral health care; and infant oral health care.

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Keywords: Oral health, Perinatal health, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Dental care, Pediatric dentistry, Guidelines, Health policy, Professional societies

American Academy of Pediatrics, Children's Oral Health Initiative
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove VIllage, IL 60007

Telephone: (866) 843-2271
Secondary Telephone: (847) 434-4779
E-mail: oralhealth@aap.org
Website: http://www2.aap.org/oralhealth
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This continuing education activity is designed to raise awareness among pediatricians and other health professionals about the importance of oral health in infants, children, and adolescents; to increase health professionals’ competence in providing oral health guidance and preventive care; and to encourage a shared responsibility for oral health. Topics include basic anatomy, oral development, screening, dental caries, preventive care, fluoride, special health care needs, oral habits, pathology, injury, oral findings, systemic diseases, and adolescent health. Tools for educators of medical professionals are also included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Pediatric services, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Pediatricians, Students, Continuing education, Professional education, Distance education

Know Your Teeth
Academy of General Dentistry 211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60611-6660

Telephone: (888) 243-3368, ext. 5300
Fax: (312) 440-0559
E-mail: info@knowyourteeth.com
Website: http://knowyourteeth.com
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This timeline provides information on oral health and oral health care throughout life. Topics include developmental events, interaction with dentists, and oral hygiene.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Developmental stages, Dental hygiene, Dental care, Consumer education materials

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
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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

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 from the website.

This series of guides for professionals highlights resources on oral health topics. Each guide focuses on a specific topic and includes selected materials and websites. Topics include children with special health care needs, dental home, dental sealants, domestic violence, early childhood caries, fluoridated water, fluoride varnish, Head Start, health literacy, home visiting, injury, K-12 education, nutrition, pregnancy, school health services, school readiness, and tobacco. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Adolescents, Children with special health care needs, Pregnant women, Information sources, Electronic publications, Resources for professionals

Minnesota Dental Association
1335 Industrial Blvd., Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55413-4801

Telephone: 612.767.8400
Secondary Telephone: 800-950-3368
Fax: 612-767-8500
E-mail: info@mndental.org
Website: http://www.mndental.org
Available from the website.

These campaign materials are designed to increase public awareness about the harmful effect of frequent and prolonged soft drink consumption on oral health, particularly in children, adolescents, and young adults. Contents include a fact sheet, a quiz, a presentation, and a research article. An order form for print materials (brochures, posters, flyers, magnets, stickers, and CD) is also available from the website. The brochures are available in English, Hmong, Somali, Spanish, Russian, and Vietnamese.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Dental caries, Health behavior, Public awareness campaigns, Educational materials, Non English language materials, Spanish language materials, Asian language materials

Kimberly Huggins
University of Washington School of Dentistry, Department of Oral Medicine
1959 N.E. Pacific Street, Campus Box 356370
Seattle, WA 98195-6370

Telephone: (206) 543-6501
Contact Phone: (206) 616-6105
Contact Fax: (206) 685-8412
Contact E-mail: khh@uw.edu
Website: http://dental.washington.edu/departments/oral-medicine/oral-medicine.html
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This web site provides resources for health professionals and parents and other caregivers on oral health in children and adults with special health care needs. Contents include a series of fact sheets on 16 conditions. Additional guidance on child abuse for oral health professionals is included, as well as guidance for parents and caregivers in English, Spanish, and Russian. A directory of dentists for clients with special needs and a continuing dental education course based on information contained in the fact sheets are also available from the web site. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Parents, Special health care needs, Comprehensive health care, Health supervision, Resources for professionals, Educational materials, Spanish language materials, Non English language materials

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
Available from the website.

This resource brief helps families find oral health care and websites, materials, and non-English language materials about oral health for infants, children, adolescents, and pregnant women. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Children, Adolescents, Pregnant women, Dental care, Dental caries, Early childhood caries, Dental hygiene, Orthodontics, Periodontal diseases, Families, Bibliographies, Electronic publications