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Veronica Newhart
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Oral Health Program
1218 East Sixth Avenue
Helena, MT 59620

Telephone: (406) 444-0276
Contact E-mail: vnewhart@mt.gov
Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/oralhealth
Available from the website.

These resources are intended for use in implementing school-based oral health screenings to identify emergent needs in preschool and school-age children in Montana. Contents include a manual, a 20-minute training video for those performing the screening, a screening form and data entry instructions, a parent consent letter, a feedback survey, and a report card.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, School age children, Screening, School health services, Dental caries, Dental sealants, State programs, Montana, Forms, Manuals

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333

Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348
E-mail: cdc@cdcinfo.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov
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This resource provides evidence-based recommendations and findings about what works to improve public oral health. Strategies are reviewed and interventions outlined in three key areas: (1) prevention of dental caries; (2) prevention of oral and pharyngeal cancers; and (3) prevention of oral and facial injuries. Recommendations include community water fluoridation, school-based or -linked dental sealant delivery programs, early cancer detection, and the use of protective gear for the head and the mouth during contact sports.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental caries, Cancer, Injuries, Fluorides, Water, Dental sealants, School based clinics, Program evaluation, Community based services, Prevention services, Children

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
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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

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
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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

National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133
Washington, DC 20013-1133

Telephone: (800) 336-4797
Secondary Telephone: (301) 468-1273
Fax: (301) 984-4256
E-mail: info@nhic.org and healthfinder@nhic.org
Website: http://www.health.gov/nhic
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This resource for parents and other caregivers provides tips on preventing tooth decay and promoting oral health in infants and children from birth through age 5. Topics include fluorides, healthy foods and drinks, dental visits, and costs. A quiz and a companion resource on adult tooth and gum care are also available from the website.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infant health, Child health, Young children, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Health promotion, Dental hygiene, Dental care

MaineHealth
110 Free Street
Portland, ME 04101

Telephone: (207) 661-7001
Website: http://www.mainehealth.org
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This website provides information and resources from a community partnership working to integrate oral health assessment, fluoride varnish treatments, and parent and other caregiver counseling on good oral health practices into the medical and social service settings where infants and young children (from birth to age 3) receive services. Contents include information about participating practices, reimbursement and training for professionals, sample benefit language for employers, materials for parents and families, and a referral list. Journal articles and additional resources on water fluoridation, conferences, and policy are included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Health promotion, Collaboration, State initiatives, Public private partnerships, Community based services, Dental caries, Risk assessment, Fluorides, Training, Maine

Delaware Health and Social Services, Bureau of Oral Health and Dental Services
Jesse Cooper Building 417 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901

Telephone: (302) 744-4554
Fax: (302) 661-7229
Website: http://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/hsm/ohphome.html
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This website contains resources from a public awareness campaign aimed at improving oral health literacy and behaviors throughout Delaware. Contents include tips for preventing dental caries during pregnancy, infancy, and childhood and lists of dentists by city, zip code, and specialty. Client education cards and brochures for parents are also available in English and Spanish from the website.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Children, Pregnant women, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Public awareness campaigns, Educational materials, State initiatives, Delaware, Spanish language materials

Oregon Public Health Division
800 N.E. Oregon Street, Suite 930
Portland, OR 97232

Telephone: (971) 673-1222
Secondary Telephone: (971) 673-0372
Fax: (971) 673-1299
Website: http://public.health.oregon.gov/Pages/Home.aspx
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These training modules are designed to help medical and dental providers implement early childhood caries preventive services for infants and toddlers into their current practice. Topics include the prevalence and impact of oral disease, risk assessment, culturally-appropriate anticipatory guidance, fluoride varnish application, implementation, workflow tips, and access to care. The modules also provide examples of culturally-appropriate handouts, exam/waiting room posters, and anticipatory guidance that can be shared with parents and caregivers. No cost continuing education is available.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Fluorides, Primary care, Preventive health services, Training, Continuing education

National Center for Health Statistics
3311 Toledo Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782

Telephone: (301) 458-4000
Secondary Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Fax: (301) 458-4020
E-mail: nchsquery@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs
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This document provides estimates of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth among youths by age, race, sex, and selected demographic characteristics, with a brief discussion of prevailing trends.

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Keywords: Dental caries, Adolescents, Statistics, Oral health, Health surveys

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