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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, 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
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This booklet is intended for use in teaching kindergarten and elementary school age children about oral health. Topics include toothbrushing, tooth decay (dental caries), and flossing. The booklet contains black-and-white illustrations and may be used as a coloring book.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental hygiene, School age children, Kindergarten, Elementary schools, School health education, Coloring books, Young children, Materials for children

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 report provides information from a statewide oral health survey of kindergarten and third-grade children enrolled in Colorado's public elementary schools. The survey was conducted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment during the 2003–2004 school year. Survey topics include (1) demographics such as age, gender, race, and ethnicity; (2) dental caries experience; (3) untreated decay; and (4) treatment urgency. The report includes a summary of key findings, a discussion of the methods, and the results.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Kindergarten, Health status, Elementary schools, Population surveillance, State surveys, Colorado, Statistical data

Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures
300 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022

Telephone: 800-468-6502
Secondary Telephone: 212-310-2000
Website: http://www.colgate.com/app/BrightSmilesBrightFutures/US/EN/HomePage.cvsp
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These program resources are designed to help educators inspire kindergarten students to take control of their own oral health. The program was developed to fit existing curriculum and classroom needs and includes ideas for getting parents and other family members involved with the topic of oral health. The resources include teacher's guides that incorporate literacy-based activities such as a classroom board game and sing-along songs. Also included is a read-together storybook for in-class and take-home use and 2 wall posters. A family take-home packet contains a toothbrushing log, board game, and information on oral care milestones, key elements of good oral health, and toothbrushing technique for family modeling. Additional resources are available from the website.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Kindergarten, Health education, Curricula, School health programs

Center for Oral Health
309 East Second Street
Pomona, CA 91766-1854

Telephone: (909) 469-8300
Secondary Telephone: (909) 256-7005
Fax: (510) 380-6637
Website: http://www.centerfororalhealth.org
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This brief presents findings of an oral health screening of children in 186 elementary schools in California conducted in 2005. The brief describes the methods used in the screenings, key findings, and recommendations on developing a broadbased approach for reducing the impact of oral disease on children and their families. The recommendations section describes issues and suggests actions in the areas of developing a comprehensive oral health surveillance system, eliminating barriers to care, and preventing tooth decay.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Kindergarten, Elementary schools, Health screening, Access to health care, Population surveillance, State surveys, California, Statistical data, Children

Connecticut Department of Public Health, Office of Oral Health
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308

Telephone: (860) 509-7382
Fax: (860) 509-7853
E-mail: linda.ferraro@ct.gov
Website: http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3125&q=388844&dphNav_GID=1601
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This report presents findings from Every Smile Counts, a statewide screening conducted during the 2006–2007 school year to assess the oral health status of 3- and 4-year-old children enrolled in Head Start, as well as of students in kindergarten and third grade in Connecticut. Data and analysis on tooth decay experience and untreated tooth decay, need for early or urgent oral health care, and dental sealants are provided. Information on dental caries prevention, Connecticut’s progress in meeting Healthy People 2010 objectives, and strategies to improve children’s oral health is also included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Kindergarten, Elementary schools, Head Start, Health status, Risk assessment, State surveys, Population surveillance, Statistical data, Connecticut

Virginia Department of Health, Division of Dental Health
109 Governor Street, Ninth Floor
Richmond, VA 23219

Telephone: (804) 864-7784
Fax: (804) 864-7783
Website: http://www.vahealth.org/dental
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This resource is designed to help school personnel meet Virginia Health Education Standards of Learning by integrating oral health into the public school health education curriculum. The resources include curriculum for educating students in kindergarten through grade 5 (Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body), and those in grades 6-10 (Give Teens Something to Smile About), about the impact of health behaviors on oral health and overall health. Supplemental resources such as presentations on topics appropriate for students in grades 6-10, activity sheets for the classroom, and educational materials available from the Virginia Department of Health are also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, School health education, Kindergarten, Elementary schools, Middle schools, Curricula, State programs, Virginia, Children, Adolescents

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
350 Main Street, Room 404 P.O. Box 110601
Juneau, AK 99811-0601

Telephone: (907) 465-3030
Fax: (907) 465-3068
Website: http://www.hss.state.ak.us
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This bulletin presents findings from oral health screenings of children in kindergarten and those enrolled in Head Start in Alaska. The report is based on screenings conducted by dentists using the Basic Screening Survey protocol to collect observational data on dental caries. Contents include background information on caries in early childhood, screening methods and results, and recommendations. Data on the prevalence of caries experience and untreated caries by Medicaid and Alaska Native status are also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Head Start, Screening, Young children, Early childhood caries, Kindergarten, Prevalence, Alaska

California Dental Association
1201 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Telephone: (800) 232-7645
E-mail: contactcda@cda.org
Website: http://www.cda.org
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This website provides resources to support implementation of state legislation requiring an oral health assessment for that children entering public school in California for the first time (at kindergarten or first grade). Contents include information on the legislation, the System for California Oral Health Reporting, and resources for specific audiences (oral health professionals, parents and guardians, schools, and clinics). A parent notification letter and sample assessment / waiver form are provided, as well as links to translations from the California Department of Education. The website also links to information on low-cost or free dental services and resources from the media campaign designed to raise awareness of the requirement and assist parents in finding care for their children.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Kindergarten, Elementary schools, Public schools, Health screening, Dental care, School readiness, State legislation, California, Forms, Non English language materials, Spanish language materials

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, 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
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This resource comprises oral health presentations for teachers, school nurses, and other health and education professionals to use in conjunction with Missouri's health-education curriculum. Contents include presentations (in English and Spanish) for use with students in kindergarten through 12th grades. A version geared toward Native-American students is also available.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Kindergarten, Elementary schools, Secondary schools, Children, Adolescents, Curricula, School health education, Missouri, Spanish language materials, American Indians