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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900

Telephone: (210) 567-4550
Fax: (210) 567-4579
Website: http://familymed.uthscsa.edu
Available from the website.

This training course for family physicians and pediatricians comprises a course instruction and four modules on early childhood oral health. The instructions module describes how to navigate through the modules and includes a brief self-assessment. Module 1 defines early childhood caries (ECC) and discusses ECC prevalence, risk factors, and causes. Module 2 lists the number and type of primary teeth, the tooth eruption sequence, the first oral examination, the benefits of early examinations, and the knee-to-knee oral examination. Module 3 describes the dental caries sequence, white spots, caries severity, and abnormal problems. Module 4 addresses culturally sensitive care, ways to prevent ECC, anticipatory guidance, and toothbrushing technique.

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Keywords: Oral health, Early childhood caries, Young children, Family physicians, Dentists, Professional development, Training 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
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

George Washington University, Center for Health Services Research and Policy
2021 K Street, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006

Telephone: (202) 296-6922
Fax: (202) 296-0025
E-mail: info@gwhealthpolicy.org
Website: http://www.gwumc.edu/sphhs/institutescenters/center_for_health_services_research_and_policy.cfm
Available at no charge.

This report examines the relationship between oral health and policy factors relating to the development of public health procedures to improve oral health. The report includes an overview of the issue, presents background information on the epidemiology of oral diseases such as dental caries, considers the role of diet in oral diseases, and reviews the implications for children with special health needs. The report considers factors relating to public health policies such as access to care, funding, and dissemination of information, and examines methodologies for improving relationships between the medical and oral health professions. Also included are references and appendices containing standards and guidelines for the delivery of services. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Dental caries, Adolescents, Children, Children with special health care needs, Diet, Tooth diseases, Early childhood caries, Diseases, Epidemiology, Prevention, Primary care, Public health services, Access to health care, Health promotion, Policy development, Standards, Health policy, Guidelines, Statistics

Washington Association of Local WIC Agencies
102 N Street, NE
Auburn, WA 98002

Telephone: (206) 450-6139
Fax: (866) 538-4635
E-mail: carrie@walwica.org
Website: http://www.walwica.org/
$10.00 includes shipping and handling; discounts available for bulk orders.

This humorous health education videotape is produced in a nightly news format, with children acting as reporters for the Baby News Network. One reporter, Sam Smile, outlines the do's and don'ts of early oral hygiene and care, giving special attention to the importance of weaning young children from bottle feeding. Infants cutting their first teeth provide commentary on the importance of primary teeth in early childhood development and later oral health. The videotape also outlines the role that parents play in setting good examples of oral hygiene. It is available in English- and Spanish-language versions, which feature the same message but different actors.

Keywords: Videotapes, Audiovisual materials, Children, Dental care, Oral health, Health education, Dentists, Spanish language materials, Teething, Dental hygiene, Early childhood caries, Bottle feeding, Early childhood development, Infants

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 participant's folder provides information for a conference on early childhood caries. An initial description and discussion of current understanding are followed by short presenter biographies and papers on biological mechanisms of early childhood caries, psychosocial and behavioral issues in early childhood caries, prevention of early childhood caries, related research issues, related public health issues, policy issues, and a synopsis of the problem. A list of registered participants is included.

Keywords: Conferences, Oral health, Dental caries, Infants, Early childhood caries, Psychosocial factors, Prevention, Research, Public health, Policy development

UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families and Communities
University of California, Los Angeles 10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Telephone: (310) 794-2583
Fax: (310) 312-9210
E-mail: chcfc@ucla.edu
Website: http://www.healthychild.ucla.edu
Available from the website.

This report reviews the prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC) in children in California and discusses access (and barriers to access) to treatment of the disease. The report evaluates existing systems and programs in the state and makes recommendations for comprehensive change that will allow communities to control the disease through prevention. A review of research on ECC, a bibliography, and references are included in the report.

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Keywords: Oral health, California, Access to health care, Dental caries, Young children, Early childhood caries, Financing health care, Early childhood development

UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families and Communities
University of California, Los Angeles 10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 900
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Telephone: (310) 794-2583
Fax: (310) 312-9210
E-mail: chcfc@ucla.edu
Website: http://www.healthychild.ucla.edu
Available from the website.

This policy brief summarizes a report on the prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC) in children in California. The brief (1) discusses oral health and early childhood development, (2) evaluates four existing systems and programs in the state that provide support for oral health services for some children, and (3) suggests integrating and coordinating oral health services with children's health care, and integrating and coordinating funding for such services with funding for children's health care, as well. The policy brief also recommends steps that communities can take to prevent ECC.

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Keywords: Oral health, California, Access to health care, Dental caries, Young children, Early childhood caries, Financing health care, Early childhood development

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 special issue of the Journal of the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry addresses the question of why oral health and oral health care truly matter to children and their families. The issue includes articles on the impact of poor oral health on children's ability to function, dental caries and its association with growth, early caries as a risk factor for lifelong oral disease, oral health care for children with special health care needs, preparing undergraduate students to treat children with severe oral disease, and other topics. Some of the articles include photographs or figures.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Child health, Dental caries, Early childhood caries, Children with special health care needs, Child development, Dental education, Journals

Bright Futures at Georgetown University
Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1242

Telephone: (202) 784-9772
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: brightfutures@ncemch.org
Website: http://www.brightfutures.org/georgetown.html
Available from the website.

This booklet is designed to provide families with easy-to-read information on children's health, developmental changes, and well-being. It is divided into the four stages of development: infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. For each developmental stage, there are six pages of information on topics such as health professional visits, social development, safety, eating, physical activity, oral health, and education, as well as information specific to the developmental stage. The booklet's pages are black and white reproducible masters that can be copied for further distribution; color pages can also be downloaded from the Bright Futures Web site. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Infant development, Early childhood development, Child development, Adolescent development, Nutrition, Oral health, Physical activity, Mental health, Psychosocial development, Educational materials, Bright Futures, Physical activity, Child health supervision, Adolescents

Commonwealth Fund
One East 75th Street
New York, NY 10021

Telephone: (212) 606-3800
Fax: (212) 606-3500
E-mail: info@cmwf.org
Website: http://www.commonwealthfund.org
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This is the fourth in a series of reports presenting an overview of federal health policy related to child development. This report explains how services provided through the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH)Services Block Grant can be used to foster optimal child development intervention services in the early years of life. It contains an overview of the Title V MCH Services Block Grant, and discusses how to use these funds - either alone or in combination with money from other sources - to support the creation of comprehensive development services for young children and their families. The report contains an executive summary, background and overview of the Title V MCH Services Block Grant Program; chapter discussion on coordination of Title V, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in promoting child development; and conclusions and recommendations. The appendices contain federal-state Title V Block Grant partnership budget information for 2001 and state expenditures by category of service for 1999. Additional statistical information is included in figures throughout the report.

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Keywords: Early childhood development, Child development services, Title V programs, Block grants, Federal initiatives, Health care financing, Oral health, Pregnant women, Infant, Children