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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60611-2637

Telephone: (312) 337-2169
Fax: (312) 337-6329
Website: http://www.aapd.org
Available from the website.

This website for parents and other caregivers provides information and data on oral health in infants, children, and adolescents including those with special health care needs. Features include a pediatric dentist search tool, education brochures and resources, policies and guidelines, and oral health campaigns. Select information is available in Spanish.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Parents, Health promotion, Educational materials, Spanish language materials

Aetna
151 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06156

Telephone: (860) 273-0123
Website: http://www.aetna.com
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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

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

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
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This toolbox highlights materials and resources for promoting and improving the oral health of pregnant women, infants, children, and adolescents. Contents for health professionals and human service providers include education and training resources, screening and risk assessment tools, anticipatory guidance, posters, public education materials, and multimedia. Information on finding care, websites, materials, and non-English language materials for children, adolescents, and families is also provided. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Families, Anticipatory guidance, Distance education, Health promotion, Program improvement, Information sources

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, Public private partnerships, Community based services, Dental caries, Risk assessment, Fluorides, Training, State initiatives, Maine

American College of Nurse-Midwives
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Telephone: (240) 485-1800
Secondary Telephone: (888) MID-WIFE (643-9433)
Fax: (240) 485-1818
E-mail:
Website: http://www.midwife.org
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This website contains a series of articles from the Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, written for consumers. Topics include midwifery, primary health care, gynecology, contraception, pregnancy, labor and birth, postpartum, newborn care, and breastfeeding. Select articles are also available in Spanish.

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Keywords: Women, Pregnancy, Health promotion, Consumer education materials, Oral Health, Spanish language materials

Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Oral and Health Delivery Systems
Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

Telephone: (515) 242-6383
Secondary Telephone: (866) 528-4020
Fax: (515) 242-6384
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/OHDS/OralHealth.aspx
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This website contains educational brochures, fact sheets, and posters on various oral health topics. Topics include the benefits of fluorides such as fluoride varnish and community water fluoridation; dental emergencies; oral conditions such as dry mouth, tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer; tobacco use and oral health; oral health in pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents, and older adults; nonutritive sucking, tooth eruption, and teething; xylitol; dental sealants; and nutrition and oral health.

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Keywords: Oral health, Disease prevention, Health promotion, Educational materials, Children, Pregnant women

National Library of Medicine
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894

Telephone: (301) 594-5983
Secondary Telephone: (888) 346-3656
Fax: (301) 402-1384
E-mail: custserv@nlm.nih.gov
Website: http://www.nlm.nih.gov

This report reviews the health of American adults and children and discusses actions for disease prevention and health protection. A separate volume contains background papers. Chapter 3 and Chapter 8 have been reprinted in a separate booklet entitled "Healthy Infants."

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Keywords: Health promotion, Health objectives

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 pamphlet describes for Head Start program managers how to take advantage of the services of regional dental consultants, made available through a program to encourage provision of all necessary oral health services to eligible children. The pamphlet describes the services dental consultants can provide and how they function. It also gives examples of their success in assisting Head Start programs.

Keywords: Oral health, Health promotion, Head Start, Consultants

American Dental Association, Online Catalog
Telephone: (800) 947-4746
Fax: (312) 440-3542
Website: http://catalog.ada.org/
Contact for cost information.

This booklet lists the program recipients of the Community Preventive Dentistry Award presented by the American Dental Association from 1979 to 1997. The booklet is supplemented by periodic addenda that list the awards for subsequent years. Entries include the name of the program recipient, the award presented, a brief description of each program, and the name of the person who submitted the entry. Entries in the booklet are organized topically within categories: early childhood caries; oral health for low-income communities; fluoridation; fluoride-rinse programs; oral cancer; oral health education programs for teachers, children, parents, and communities; Head Start; periodontal awareness for professionals; sealant programs; smokeless tobacco; and oral health for patients with special health care needs. Entries in the addenda are organized by the level of award conferred on the program.

Keywords: Oral health, Health promotion, Community based services, Awards, Professional societies, Model programs, Disease prevention