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U.S. Government Printing Office
732 North Capitol Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20401

Telephone: (202) 512-1800
Secondary Telephone: (866) 512-1800
Fax: (202) 512-2104
E-mail: contactcenter@gpo.gov
Website: http://www.gpo.gov
Price unknown. Document Number: DHHS-80-50136.

This document presents Public Health Service (PHS) guidelines regarding the most acceptable dental public health practices for improving children's oral health. In making its recommendations, the PHS aim is to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of children's oral health services in public programs. These recommendations reflect traditional concepts in dental public health and preventive dentistry for children.

Keywords: Infant health, Child health, Oral health, Health promotion, Dental caries, Fluorides, Food habits, Guidelines, Public health dentists, Public health programs

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 copies available at no charge.

This brochure teaches women how to maintain oral health during pregnancy by keeping their teeth and gums clean, using fluorides, eating healthy foods, and visiting a dental office or clinic. Local agencies can add contact information and reproduce and disseminate it to clients. The brochure is also available in Spanish.

Keywords: Oral health, Pregnant women, Fluorides, Food habits, Dental care, Spanish language materials