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Phoenix College, Department of Dental Programs
1202 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Telephone: (602) 285-7320
Fax: 602-285-7813
Website: http://www.phoenixcollege.edu/academics/departments/dental
$40; preview available from the website.

This continuing education course presents information on early childhood caries (ECC), as well as the management of a child with this infectious disease. Topics include the etiology of ECC, prevention strategies for infants and children under age 3, ECC screening methods, and rationale and techniques for the use of alternative restorative technique and fluoride varnishes.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Early childhood caries, Disease prevention, Disease management, Fluorides, Continuing education, Distance education

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

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 resource comprises definitions, policies, and clinical guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). New or recently revised topics include medically necessary care; oral health care programs for infants, children, and adolescents in a dental home; workforce issues and delivery of oral health care services in a dental home; oral health in child care centers; early childhood caries; intraoral and perioral piercing and oral jewelry/accessories; third-party reimbursement of medical fees related to sedation/general anesthesia and dental sealants; transitioning from a pediatric-centered to an adult-centered dental home for individuals with special health care needs; caries risk assessment and management; perinatal oral health care; and infant oral health care.

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Keywords: Oral health, Perinatal health, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Dental care, Pediatric dentistry, Guidelines, Health policy, Professional societies

Toothfairy Island
360 San Miguel, Suite 204
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Telephone: (949) 552-1756
Secondary Telephone: (877) 233-9033
E-mail: info@ToothfairyIsland.com
Website: http://www.ToothfairyIsland.com
Order from the website for a charge (materials priced separately; call for volume pricing).

These materials provide information on oral health from infancy through adolescence. Contents include lesson plans and related products such as coloring pages, games, puzzles, puppets, stickers, videos, and worksheets. The lesson plans draw from multiple learning modes (visual, kinesthetic, auditory, musical), incorporate information on related topics such as nutrition and injury prevention, and are available in English and Spanish. The materials are part of a program that is designed to meet the American Academy of General Dentistry's Oral Health Literacy Guidelines and has been adopted by the National Children's Oral Health Foundation.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, School age children, Teaching, Audiovisual materials, Spanish language materials

Washington Dental Service Foundation
P.O. Box 75983
Seattle, WA 98175-0983

Telephone: (206) 528-2372
Fax:
E-mail: info@deltadentalwa.com
Website: http://www.kidsoralhealth.org
Available from the website.

This resource provides information on the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry program in Washington and discusses its focus on preventive and restorative oral health services for infants and children from birth to age 6 who are eligible for Medicaid, with emphasis on enrollment by age 1. The resource describes why and how the program works; discusses partners and roles, services, programs, and outcomes; and provides frequently asked questions about the program.

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Keywords: Infant health, Child health, Young children, Dental care, Oral health, Health services delivery, Medicaid, Low income groups, Model programs, Washington

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Primary Care and Rural Health, Oral Health Program
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570

Telephone: (573) 751-6219
Secondary Telephone: (800) 891-7415
Fax: (573) 522-8146
E-mail: info@dhss.mo.gov
Website: http://health.mo.gov/living/families/oralhealth/index.php
Available from the website.

This website provides training and other resources for health professionals and community volunteers on providing oral health preventive services for infants and children in Missouri. Contents include a program summary and information about becoming a volunteer and finding an oral health consultant. Additional resources include screener training for dentists and dental hygienists and training for health professionals on implementing an oral health component and applying topical fluoride varnish. Presentations for use in conjunction with kindergarten through high school health curriculum are also available in English, Spanish, and Native American versions. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Infant health, Child health, Population surveillance, Screening, School health education, Referrals, Community based services, Prevention programs, Training, Fluorides, State programs, Missouri, Infants, Children, Spanish language materials

American Academy of Pediatrics, Children's Oral Health Initiative
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove VIllage, IL 60007

Telephone: (866) 843-2271
Secondary Telephone: (847) 434-4779
E-mail: oralhealth@aap.org
Website: http://www2.aap.org/oralhealth
Available from the website.

This continuing education activity is designed to raise awareness among pediatricians and other health professionals about the importance of oral health in infants, children, and adolescents; to increase health professionals’ competence in providing oral health guidance and preventive care; and to encourage a shared responsibility for oral health. Topics include basic anatomy, oral development, screening, dental caries, preventive care, fluoride, special health care needs, oral habits, pathology, injury, oral findings, systemic diseases, and adolescent health. Tools for educators of medical professionals are also included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Pediatric services, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Pediatricians, Students, Continuing education, Professional education, Distance education

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
Available from the website.

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

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 from the website.

This series of guides for professionals highlights resources on oral health topics. Each guide focuses on a specific topic and includes selected materials and websites. Topics include children with special health care needs, dental home, dental sealants, domestic violence, early childhood caries, fluoridated water, fluoride varnish, Head Start, health literacy, home visiting, injury, K-12 education, nutrition, pregnancy, school health services, school readiness, and tobacco. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Adolescents, Children with special health care needs, Pregnant women, Information sources, Electronic publications, Resources for professionals