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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333

Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348
E-mail: cdc@cdcinfo.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov
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This resource provides evidence-based recommendations and findings about what works to improve public oral health. Strategies are reviewed and interventions outlined in three key areas: (1) prevention of dental caries; (2) prevention of oral and pharyngeal cancers; and (3) prevention of oral and facial injuries. Recommendations include community water fluoridation, school-based or -linked dental sealant delivery programs, early cancer detection, and the use of protective gear for the head and the mouth during contact sports.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental caries, Cancer, Injuries, Fluorides, Water, Dental sealants, School based clinics, Program evaluation, Community based services, Prevention services, 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
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This report was developed by the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directories in an effort to provide guidance for state and local governmental officials, as well as public health administrators, in the development of an optimal oral health program for a specific jurisdiction.

Keywords: Dental care, Periodontal disease, Oral cancer, Child health, Oral health

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 statewide oral health plan is intended to provide a framework for the development and implementation of work plan activities at the public health district and central office levels, in cooperation with other state agencies and the private sector. The plan is organized by major oral health problem areas: dental caries; periodontal disease, gingivitis, and periodontitis; oral cancer; and transmissible diseases. A summary of the problem, impact objectives, process objectives, and the method of evaluation are outlined for each problem area.

Keywords: Dental care, Periodontal disease, Gingivitis, Periodontitis, Oral cancer, Child health, Oral health

Keywords: Prevention, Public health, Health behavior, Statistics, Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, Oral health, Diabetes mellitus, Digestive system diseases, Drug use behavior, Communicable diseases, Respiratory diseases, Socioeconomic factors, Infant morbidity, Infant mortality, Unplanned pregnancy, Unintentional injuries, Violence

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 manual consists of three sections: conducting oral inspections, detecting oral conditions, and administering dental first aid. The appendix contains diagrams and fact sheets that can be used in oral health education.

Keywords: Dental care, Oral cancer, Chicken pox, Leukemia, Measles, Mumps, Canker sores, Fever blisters, Vitamin deficiencies, Child health, Oral health

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 report outlines the fiscal year 1989 impact and process objectives and work plan for the Dental Section of the Alabama Department of Public Health.

Keywords: Dental care, Oral cancer, Fluorides, Dental sealants, Child health, Oral health, Alabama, Strategic plans

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. Document Number: GPO: 1991-531-011/42571.

This reprint is a summary of the findings, conclusions, and recommendations presented in Review of Fluoride Benefits and Risks: Report of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Fluoride of the Committee to Coordinate Environmental Health and Related Programs. The reprint discusses the benefits and risks of fluoride and presents research and policy recommendations.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Cancer

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 report contains recommendations of a work group of health professionals with expertise and experience in areas related to oral and pharyngeal cancer. The work group met in Atlanta, GA, December 1992. The recommendations discussed in the report include (1) creating background papers to delineate the current science base, (2) convening a national working conference in 1994, (3) creating subcommittees for science, professional, and public education; national conference; and advocacy, and (4) continuing the workgroup to oversee and coordinate activities. The report lists groups that should be involved in implementing these recommendations and also lists the members of the work group.

Keywords: Oral health, Oral cancer, Pharyngeal diseases, Reports, Conferences, Research, Strategic plans

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 on-site only.

This videotape discusses the importance of having a healthy mouth and how having an unhealthy mouth can have serious, life-threatening consequences. Dentists spotlighted in the videotape illustrate the seriousness of oral cancer, citing fatality statistics and emphasizing the importance of early detection. Cal Ripken, of the Baltimore Orioles, delivers s short segment regarding the particular dangers of smokeless tobacco.

Keywords: Oral health, Oral cancer, Smokeless tobacco, Videotapes, Audiovisual materials

Megan Martinez
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Oral Health Unit
4300 Cherry Creek Drive, South, PSD-OH-A4
Denver, CO 80246-1530

Telephone: (303) 692-2470
Contact Phone: (303) 692-2529
Fax: (303) 758-3448
E-mail: cdphe.psdrequests@state.co.us
Contact E-mail: megan.martinez@state.co.us
Website: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/oralhealth/OralHealth.html
Single copies available at no charge.

This report presents data collected from Colorado's first statewide oral health needs assessment. Topics covered in this report are: tooth decay, periodontal disease, missing teeth, gingivitis, tobacco, sealants, fluoride, school screenings, cleft palate, cleft lip, and Medicaid assistance. The report presents figures, maps, and tables to illustrate many of these topics and to document the incidence of some of these conditions statewide. An appendix contains the Healthy People 2000 oral health objectives.

Keywords: Colorado, Oral health, Statistics, Fluorides, Periodontal disease, Cleft lip, Cleft palate, Medicaid, Oral cancer, Dental sealants, Tobacco, Gingivitis, Dental caries, Healthy People 2000, School health services, Needs assessment, Access to health care