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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

Kimberly Huggins
University of Washington School of Dentistry, Department of Oral Medicine
1959 N.E. Pacific Street, Campus Box 356370
Seattle, WA 98195-6370

Telephone: (206) 543-6501
Contact Phone: (206) 616-6105
Contact Fax: (206) 685-8412
Contact E-mail: khh@uw.edu
Website: http://dental.washington.edu/departments/oral-medicine/oral-medicine.html
Available from the website.

This web site provides resources for health professionals and parents and other caregivers on oral health in children and adults with special health care needs. Contents include a series of fact sheets on 16 conditions. Additional guidance on child abuse for oral health professionals is included, as well as guidance for parents and caregivers in English, Spanish, and Russian. A directory of dentists for clients with special needs and a continuing dental education course based on information contained in the fact sheets are also available from the web site. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Parents, Special health care needs, Comprehensive health care, Health supervision, Resources for professionals, Educational materials, Spanish language materials, Non English language materials

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC2290 Building 31, Room 2C39
Bethesda, MD 20892

Telephone: (866) 232-4528
Fax: (301) 480-4098
E-mail: nidcrinfo@mail.nih.gov
Website: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov
Available from the website.

This resource provides oral health images (color photo- graphs and illustrations) for educational, news media, or research purposes. Contents include scientific photo- graphs and graphs, as well as illustrations (for example, an illustration of a parent cleaning an infant’s teeth with a soft cloth).

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Keywords: Oral health, Audiovisual materials, Children, Parents, Infants

Priscilla Caplan
Florida Heritage Collection
Florida Center for Library Automation 5830 N.W. 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32606

Telephone: (352) 392-9020
Fax: (352) 392-9185
E-mail: pcaplan@ufl.edu
Website: http://susdl.fcla.edu/fh
Available from the website.

This guide is for Florida schools to use as an instrument for helping faculties develop and improve their health education programs. It presents factual oral health information with correlated and articulated educational experiences designed to influence the attitudes, practices, and habits of children. The book discusses keys to oral health; tasks of the parent, school, teacher, oral health profession, and community; aims and objectives of oral health education; oral health information for the teacher; and instructional programs for elementary, junior, and high schools. A glossary, bibliography, and oral health education materials and teaching aids are provided in appendices.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Youth, Parents, Dentists, Teachers, Health education, Schools, Florida

Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University
Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9770
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchlibrary.org
Available from the website.

These proceedings discuss the establishment of guidelines for practicing dentists on dental care for the mentally retarded child. This document defines mental retardation clinics, discusses their current status, and their legal basis. The discussions of the committee regarding maternity and infant care projects comprises the majority of the document. It is a publication of the U.S. Children's Bureau. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Guidelines, Dental care, Mental retardation, Children with developmental disabilities, Clinics, Children's Bureau, Maternity and Infant Care Projects, Federal MCH programs, Children, Adults, Parents

U.S. Government Printing Office
732 North Capitol Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20401

Telephone: (202) 512-1800
Secondary Telephone: (866) 512-1800
Fax: (202) 512-2104
E-mail: contactcenter@gpo.gov
Website: http://www.gpo.gov
$72 plus shipping and handling; also available from the website.

This annual report presents national trends in health statistics on such topics as birth and death rates, infant mortality, life expectancy, morbidity and health status, risk factors, use of ambulatory and inpatient care, health personnel and facilities, financing of care, health insurance and managed care, and other health topics. The report includes a chartbook and trend tables. Trend tables are also available as downloadable spreadsheet files for data manipulation or graphical analysis. The preface describes changes and additions to the current report. Major findings are presented in the highlights. Appendices include data sources, definitions, and methods. The index is a topical index with cross references to such topics as child and adolescent health, older adults, nutrition related, specific race and ethnic groups, state data, and women's health. Current and previous editions are available from the website, starting with Health, United States, 1975.

• Current Edition
• Previous Reports

Keywords: Health statistics, Health objectives, Trends, Data, Families, Children, Adolescents, Parents

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 booklet uses color photographs and drawings to inform parents about early childhood caries. The illustrations are accompanied by text indicating the major concepts related to the condition and its prevention. The booklet discusses symptoms, causal factors, preventive measures, and various techniques parents can use to help their children use a cup instead of a bottle. The booklet is also available in Spanish.

Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Early childhood caries, Educational materials, Materials for parents, Spanish language materials, Low literacy materials

American Dental Hygienists' Association
444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60611

Telephone: (312) 440-8900
Fax: (312) 440-1806
Website: http://www.adha.org
$24.00.

This instructional package was designed for use by child health clinics and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) clinics in Ohio. The package includes a notebook containing an educational flip chart for use in training sessions with parents and child care providers. It contains behavioral contracts to encourage parents to modify their current behaviors at home with their young children to help prevent development of early childhood caries. The contracts are printed on the front and back of two distinct graphic shapes; one contains reminders to promote prevention, the other encourages intervention. The package also includes magnets that remind parents to take preventive steps, and stickers for use by clinic or program staff to mark medical records after parents have been trained. A subsequent version by the American Dental Hygienists' Association does not contain the magnets and stickers included in the original version. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Early childhood caries, Oral health, Infant health, Dental caries, Dental care, Prevention programs, Intervention, Materials for parents, State initiatives, Ohio

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.

The booklet provides instructions to ensure the oral hygiene of children with special health needs, including physical and mental disabilities. Written to help caregivers, parents, and the children themselves, the booklet addresses the eruption of primary teeth and permanent teeth, dental emergencies, and preventive measures including good nutrition and the use fluoride and sealants. The booklet describes conditions such as plaque, calculus, tooth decay, and periodontal diseases; presents techniques for brushing and flossing; and discusses special dental equipment and the positioning of the patient for oral hygiene.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental hygiene, Dental caries, Periodontal disease, Prevention, Children with special health care needs, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Educational materials, Patients, Materials for parents, Caregivers

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 fact sheet provides parents with information on early childhood caries; it defines the condition, describes which teeth may be affected, and discusses causal factors and the progression of the condition. The fact sheet also reviews the incidence of early childhood caries and outlines prevention steps that parents can take. A chart indicates the approximate ages at which the primary or baby teeth erupt in the child's mouth.

Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Early childhood caries, Educational materials for parents