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Procter and Gamble Company, School Programs
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Website: http://www.pgschoolprograms.com
Available from the website.

This website provides materials for teachers to educate students in first grade about the importance of oral hygiene. Contents include an educator's guide, lesson plans, and answers to frequently asked questions. The lesson plans contain activities and/or worksheets and some meet the national standard requirements. Supplemental materials such as toothbrushing and flossing demos and tips, an animated video, bilingual take-home learning aids, recommended children's books, and links to related websites are also included.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Dental hygiene, School health education, Curricula

April Stopczynski
Michigan Dental Association
3657 Okemos Road, Suite 200
Okemos, MI 48864-3927

Telephone: (517) 372-9070
Secondary Telephone: (800) 589-2632
Contact Phone: (517) 346-9417
Fax: (517) 372-0008
Contact E-mail: astop@michigandental.org
Website: http://www.smilemichigan.com
Available from the website.

These resources provide teachers and parents with creative ideas for teaching children and adolescents about oral hygiene. Contents include a form for ordering supply kits (toothbrushes, toothpaste, flossers, and stickers); handouts; items for loan; classroom activities (preschool, elementary-school, middle-school, and high-school); a brochure on selecting a school-based oral health care program; and information on National Children's Dental Health Month.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, School age children, Dental hygiene, Teaching, Materials for children, Michigan

Aetna
151 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06156

Telephone: (860) 273-0123
Website: http://www.aetna.com
Available from the website.

This resource provides information on oral health to help individuals prevent problems, understand conditions, and explore treatments. Topics include tooth decay, toothbrushing and flossing, fluoride, mouth-healthy eating, dental sealants, oral hygiene, tobacco, and dental visits. A parents' guide provides information on oral health in children and adolescents.

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Keywords: Oral health, Disease prevention, Health promotion, Dental hygiene, Dental care, Consumer education materials, Parenting

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
Available from the website.

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

Delta Dental of Oklahoma Oral Health Foundation
16 N.W. 63rd Street, Suite 201
Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Telephone: (405) 607-4771
Secondary Telephone: (800) 522-0188, ext. 771
E-mail: foundation@DeltaDentalOK.org
Website: http://www.DDOKFoundation.org
Available from the website.

This program teaches students in kindergarten through third grades about the life-long benefits of good oral hygiene. Captain Supertooth, a costumed superhero, educates children about toothbrushing, flossing, a balanced diet, and visiting the dentist. The program normally lasts about 30 minutes and can be tailored to fit a school's needs. The program website features games and activities for children, tips and information for parents, and curriculum and tools for teachers and school nurses.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Dental hygiene, School health programs, Health education, Curricula, Elementary schools

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

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

University of Bridgeport
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

Telephone: (800) 392-3582
Website: http://www.bridgeport.edu
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This resource provides information on the first dental hygiene school in the world.

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Keywords: Oral health, History, Dental hygiene, Dental education, Adults

March of Dimes
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605

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