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Veronica Newhart
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Oral Health Program
1218 East Sixth Avenue
Helena, MT 59620

Telephone: (406) 444-0276
Contact E-mail: vnewhart@mt.gov
Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/oralhealth
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These resources are intended for use in implementing school-based oral health screenings to identify emergent needs in preschool and school-age children in Montana. Contents include a manual, a 20-minute training video for those performing the screening, a screening form and data entry instructions, a parent consent letter, a feedback survey, and a report card.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, School age children, Screening, School health services, Dental caries, Dental sealants, State programs, Montana, Forms, Manuals

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Oral Health
4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop F-10
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (770) 488-6054
E-mail: oralhealth@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth
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This resource provides information from annual questionnaires sent to oral health program directors in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S.-associated jurisdictions for tracking progress toward meeting Healthy People oral health objectives. Contents include an overview of the content, history, methods, limitations, permissions for use, and related links. Data from the five most recent synopses are available for generating lists, tables, or maps containing oral health summaries for each state and territory; states and territories that support an oral health program; the percentage of people with public water systems receiving fluoridated water; states and territories with a full-time dental director by year; and state and territorial trends in demographics, infrastructure, workforce, administration, budget, and programs across multiple years. The data collection instruments are also available from the website.

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Keywords: Oral health, Data, Trends, Public health dentistry, Public health infrastructure, Personnel, Health care financing, State programs, Fluorides, Water

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

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 Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2678

Telephone: (312) 440-2500
Fax: (312) 440-7494
E-mail: info@ada.org
Website: http://www.ada.org
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This statement outlines principles and recommended policies of the oral health community for Medicaid reform. Topics include preserving federal guarantees of Medicaid coverage, services, and protections; preserving the federal financing role in Medicaid; asuring and maintaining access to care through adequate provider participation; using the Medicaid waiver process to foster improvement and innovation; improving the integrity of Medicaid; and recognizing the interdependence of Medicaid and the public health system.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Medicaid, Low income groups, Children, Health care financing

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
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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

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 contains a series of articles on oral health topics, written for consumers. Topics include amalgam, bad breath, cosmetic dentistry, dental benefits and insurance, dental decay, dental implants, dental team, dental tourism, dentures, dry mouth, early childhood caries, emergencies, fluoride, general anesthesia and oral sedation, grills, grinding of teeth, gum disease, meth mouth, mouthguards, new moms, nitrous oxide, nutrition, oral cancer, oral health, orthodontics, patient records, peer review, pregnancy, preventive care, receding gums, sealants, seniors, smokeless tobacco, whitening, wisdom teeth, X-rays, and xylitol. The fact sheets are available in English and Spanish.

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Keywords: Oral health, Spanish language materials, Non English language materials, Educational materials

Procter and Gamble Company, School Programs
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Website: http://www.pgschoolprograms.com
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This website provides materials for teachers to educate students in first grade about the importance of oral hygiene. Contents include an educator's guide, lesson plans, and answers to frequently asked questions. The lesson plans contain activities and/or worksheets and some meet the national standard requirements. Supplemental materials such as toothbrushing and flossing demos and tips, an animated video, bilingual take-home learning aids, recommended children's books, and links to related websites are also included.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Dental hygiene, School health education, Curricula

April Stopczynski
Michigan Dental Association
3657 Okemos Road, Suite 200
Okemos, MI 48864-3927

Telephone: (517) 372-9070
Secondary Telephone: (800) 589-2632
Contact Phone: (517) 346-9417
Fax: (517) 372-0008
Contact E-mail: astop@michigandental.org
Website: http://www.smilemichigan.com
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These resources provide teachers and parents with creative ideas for teaching children and adolescents about oral hygiene. Contents include a form for ordering supply kits (toothbrushes, toothpaste, flossers, and stickers); handouts; items for loan; classroom activities (preschool, elementary-school, middle-school, and high-school); a brochure on selecting a school-based oral health care program; and information on National Children's Dental Health Month.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, School age children, Dental hygiene, Teaching, Materials for children, Michigan

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