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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 booklet provides instructions to ensure the oral hygiene of children with special health needs, including physical and mental disabilities. Written to help caregivers, parents, and the children themselves, the booklet addresses the eruption of primary teeth and permanent teeth, dental emergencies, and preventive measures including good nutrition and the use fluoride and sealants. The booklet describes conditions such as plaque, calculus, tooth decay, and periodontal diseases; presents techniques for brushing and flossing; and discusses special dental equipment and the positioning of the patient for oral hygiene.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental hygiene, Dental caries, Periodontal disease, Prevention, Children with special health care needs, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Educational materials, Patients, Materials for parents, Caregivers

Shannon Cole
Ohio Department of Health, Oral Health Program
246 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Telephone: (614) 466-4180
Contact Phone: (614) 466-4180
Fax: (614) 564-2421
Contact Fax: (614) 564-2421
E-mail: BCHS@odh.ohio.gov
Contact E-mail: Shannon.Cole@odh.ohio.gov
Website: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhPrograms/ohs/oral/oral1.aspx
$6.00; prepayment required; make checks payable to Treasurer, State of Ohio. Mail orders to Ohio Department of Health, Accounting Department, P. O. Box 15278, Columbus, OH 43266.

This videotape was developed to train people responsible for the oral hygiene of another person. It includes information on the importance of oral health, ways of providing oral hygiene care for others, and specific instructions for working with individuals with special health conditions or those who are uncooperative. A booklet that accompanies the videotape contains information on toothbrushing, flossing, marking dentures for identification, and sensory defensiveness. The booklet also includes a quiz for use before and after viewing the videotape to ascertain the viewer's level of comprehension.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental hygiene, Flossing, Special health care needs, Caregivers, Educational materials, Videotapes

PennWell
1421 S. Sheridan Road
Tulsa, OK 74112

Telephone: (800) 331-4463
Secondary Telephone: (918) 835-3161
E-mail: Headquarters@PennWell.com
Website: http://www.pennwell.com
$10.00. Document Number: ISBN 0-87814-468-4.

This book examines the need for and means to provide mobile dental services to institutional populations. It begins with an overview of mobile dentistry and the physical components essential to delivery of dental services. The second section discusses staffing and support components and includes chapters on the role of various staff of long-term care facilities in providing dental care. The third section explains techniques and systems to overcome barriers to care in nontraditional settings. The last section looks at mobile missionary programs. Appendices include a resource guide and an exposure control plan.

Keywords: Oral health, Mobile health units, Dental care, Dentistry, Long term care, Caregivers, Barriers, Access to health care, Access to dental care

Paul Glassman or Christine Miller
University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
2155 Weber Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Telephone: (415) 929-6400
Fax: (415) 929-6654
Website: http://dental.pacific.edu
$99.95 plus shipping and handling.

This kit is intended to train caregivers to recognize and prevent oral diseases in individuals with special health care needs, to identify obstacles to oral health for a given individual, to use behavioral techniques to improve oral hygiene skills and independence, and to develop and carry out an oral health care plan. The kit contains a 10- minute videotape demonstrating oral health and behavioral techniques; a trainer's manual with instructions on how to use the materials; two workbooks with 11 chapters, review questions, and class and home exercises; and a 60-item pre- and post- training test to assess knowledge.

Keywords: Oral health, Training materials, Special health care needs, Dental hygiene, Caregivers, Videotapes

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 at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCH00289 (English), MCH00292 (Spanish).

This brochure is designed to educate expecting and new parents about the importance of oral hygiene and oral care during infancy. Topics include caring for an infant’s gums and teeth, giving healthy foods, and getting a dental checkup by age 1. Additional topics include the importance of primary teeth, tips to help parents keep their own mouths healthy, and resources for finding a dentist. The brochure is available in English and Spanish. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Parents, Caregivers, Infant health promotion, Health education, Educational materials, Spanish language 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 at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCH00290 (English), MCH00293 (Spanish).

This brochure is designed to educate parents and other caregivers of young children about oral hygiene and oral care during early childhood. Topics include toothbrushing, flossing, eating healthy foods, and getting dental checkups and treatment. Additional topics include the importance of primary teeth, tips to help parents keep their own mouths healthy, and resources for finding a dentist. The brochure is available in English and Spanish. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Parents, Caregivers, Early childhood development, Child health, Health education, Educational materials, Spanish language materials

National Technical Information Service
5301 Shawnee Road Alexandria, VA 22312

Telephone: (703) 605-6050
Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332
E-mail: customerservice@ntis.gov
Website: http://www.ntis.gov/Index.aspx
Document Number: NTIS PB93-198919.

Increasing numbers of children, especially children of the working poor, spend their early developmental years in the care of someone other than their parents. The health issues of this population include dental problems, poor nutritional status, and communicable disease. The Child Care Health Promotion Project addressed the health needs of children in child care centers in Rio Arriba and McKinley Counties. The project trained parents and child care providers in the areas of nutrition, dental health, physical fitness, mental health, and prevention of communicable disease. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Health Promotion, Immunization, Dental Caries, Early childhood caries, Oral Health, Child Care, Rural Populations, Preschoolers, Caregivers