All Records Tagged: Injury

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 press kit includes story ideas addressing common pediatric oral health issues. Topics include oral health care for infants, children, and adolescents; cosmetic and restorative dentistry; behavior guidance; diet and oral health; fluoride; how to select a dentist; care for the preschooler; dental sealants; assessment of children at risk for dental caries; oral health care for individuals with special health care needs; sports safety; and oral health emergencies.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Mass media, Health promotion, Resources for professionals

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 resource provides information about common oral health issues and procedures in children, adolescents, and women (including pregnant women). Topics are organized alphabetically.

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Keywords: Oral health, Consumer education materials, Children, Adults, Pregnant women

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 form is designed to help dentists assess children with acute traumatic injuries and document treatment. Topics include the client's history, oral examination, dental injuries, radiographs, treatment, and instructions and disposition.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Critical care, Traumatic injuries, Assessment, Forms

Futures Without Violence
100 Montgomery Street, The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129-1718

Telephone: (415) 678-5500
Fax: (415) 529-2930
E-mail: info@futureswithoutviolence.org
Website: http://futureswithoutviolence.org
Available at no charge.

This DVD is designed to help dentists and dental students recognize and respond to domestic violence. Contents include a case study demonstrating how to conduct the ask, validate, document, and refer (AVDR) intervention, which is a four-step intervention that oral health professionals can use as part of a response to domestic violence. The folder for dental schools includes an instructional plan, which explains how to use the other documents included on the DVD. The folder for dentists contains a downloadable document titled "Training Your Staff," which explains how to use the tutorial in a small group, practice the AVDR steps, and assign follow-up tasks such as creating or updating a list of local resources.

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Keywords: Domestic violence, Oral health, Curricula, Intervention, Resources for professionals, Audiovisual materials, DVDs

Futures Without Violence
100 Montgomery Street, The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129-1718

Telephone: (415) 678-5500
Fax: (415) 529-2930
E-mail: info@futureswithoutviolence.org
Website: http://futureswithoutviolence.org
Available from the website.

This report presents best practices to raise awareness, improve clinical responses, and strengthen community partnerships in support of the health and safety of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Indian Country, Arizona. The best practices are a compilation of stories and strategies implemented at hospitals and clinics that piloted the Family Violence Prevention Fund Project in Indian Country. Topics include why there is violence against Native American women, a history of health care domestic violence reform in Indian Country, domestic violence as a health care issue, and how to create a domestic violence response.

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Keywords: Domestic violence, American Indians, Families, Prevention, Communities, Safety, Health care, Women's health, Arizona

Thieme Medical Publishers
333 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10001

Telephone: (212) 760-0888
Fax: (212) 947-1112
E-mail: info@thieme.com
Website: http://www.thieme.com
$149.00, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 1-58890-138-6.

This reference book covers the spectrum of oral diseases of the oral mucosa, including etiology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, laboratory diagnostic tests, and therapy guidelines. Topics include normal anatomic variants; developmental anomalies; genetic diseases; mechanical injuries; oral lesions from a variety of sources; radiation-induced injuries; allergies to chemical agents; diseases of the gums, tongue, and lips; soft tissue cysts; infections and diseases; and cancers. The reference is extensively illustrated with full-color photographs.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Resources for professionals, Reference materials, Medical reference books, Dental prophylaxis, Periodontal diseases, Mouth diseases, Oral cancer, Dental hygiene

Futures Without Violence
100 Montgomery Street, The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129-1718

Telephone: (415) 678-5500
Fax: (415) 529-2930
E-mail: info@futureswithoutviolence.org
Website: http://futureswithoutviolence.org
Available from the website.

This compendium summarizes state laws, regulations, and other activities relevant to addressing domestic violence (DV) in health care settings. Topics include DV fatality review, mandatory reporting of DV to law enforcement by health professionals, insurance discrimination against victims of DV, health care protocols addressing DV, screening for DV by health professionals, and training on DV for health professionals. Information on state public health programs and funding opportunities is also provided.

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Keywords: Domestic violence, Legislation, Regulations, Public policy, Health care, Legal responsibility, Fatality review, Medical condition reporting, Protocols, Screening, State initiatives

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

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
P.O. Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625-0360

Telephone: (609) 292-7837
Secondary Telephone: (800) 367-6543
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/health
Available from the website.

This fact sheet provides information on dental emergency first aid for school nurses or teachers in New Jersey. Situations discussed include losing a primary tooth, an avulsed (knocked out) tooth and bleeding care, a displaced or dislodged tooth, a broken or fractured tooth, a jaw dislocation or fracture, signs of a concussion, a toothache or abscess, and soft tissue injuries to the lips or tongue. Tips are also provided for managing prolonged bleeding or post-extraction bleeding as well as broken orthodontic braces or other appliances.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Injuries, Emergency medical services, First aid, Parent, Children

Diane Brunson
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
Fax: (303) 758-3448
E-mail: cdphe.psdrequests@state.co.us
Contact E-mail: diane.brunson@state.co.us
Website: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/oralhealth/OralHealth.html
Limited quantities available; content also available from the website.

This flipchart is designed to aid school nurses, school office personnel, teachers, and parents in effectively responding to minor dental emergencies. Topics include inflamed or irritated gum tissue; canker sores, cold sores, and fever blisters; toothache; prolonged or recurrent bleeding after an extraction; broken or displaced permanent tooth; possible jaw dislocations or fractures; orthodontic (braces) problems; tooth eruption pain; lacerated lip or tongue; objects wedged between teeth; and complications from oral piercings. A detailed description of signs and symptoms and guidelines for response are presented for each topic. A suggested list of first aid kit supplies is also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, First aid, Emergencies, Unintentional injuries, Emergency medical services, School personnel, School age children, School health 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 resource is intended for use by school nurses in providing dental first aid to students. Topics include dental first aid supply kit, emergency telephone numbers needed on file, oral trauma, injured teeth, toothache, soft tissue injury, broken or dislocated jaw, orthodontic appliances (braces), knocked out (avulsed) tooth, oral ulcers, normal tooth eruption, mouth pain, and prolonged bleeding after a tooth extraction.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Emergencies, Emergency medical treatment, Injuries, First aid, Children, Kansas

Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Oral Health
201 West Preston Street, Third Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201

Telephone: (410) 767-5300
Secondary Telephone: (800) 735-2258
Fax: (410) 333-7392
E-mail: oralhealth@dhmh.state.md.us
Website: http://fha.dhmh.maryland.gov/oralhealth/SitePages/Home.aspx
Available at no charge.

This flip chart provides instruction on what to do and what not to do to manage dental emergencies. It is designed for school nurses, school health aides, teachers, school administrators, Head Start coordinators, child care providers, other health and administrative personnel, and parents. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Emergencies, Children, First aid, Head Start, Maryland

University of Washington School of Dentistry, Continuing Dental Education
P.O. Box 357137
Seattle, WA 98795-7137

Telephone: (206) 543-5448
Secondary Telephone: (866) 791-1278
Fax: (206) 543-6465
E-mail: cde@dental.washington.edu
Website: http://dental.washington.edu/cde/current-course-listings.html
Available from the website.

This fact sheet aids oral health professionals in Washington state in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect in children. It describes physical signs to look for and provides questions to ask the child's parent or caregiver and possible patterns in answers. Resources for reporting suspected cases are provided. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Child abuse, Child neglect, Maltreated children, Injuries, Resources for professionals, Washington, Oral health, 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 brochure provides a checklist and color photographs of possible general and intraoral signs of child abuse and neglect that might be observed by oral health professionals. Instructions on reporting suspected neglect and abuse are also provided, including information to have available when making such a report and information to be placed in the patient's record.

Keywords: Oral health, Child abuse, Child neglect, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Records

American Academy of Pediatrics, Council on School Health
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Telephone: (847) 434-4000
E-mail: schoolhealth@aap.org
Website: http://www2.aap.org/sections/schoolhealth
Available from the website.

These guidelines present best practice recommendations for providing emergency care to students in Ohio schools. The guidelines are meant to serve as basic what-to-do-in-an-emergency information for school staff without nursing or medical training or when the school nurse is not available. Sections include how to use the emergency guidelines, when to call emergency medical services, emergency procedures for injury or illness, student injury report form guidelines, planning for students with special health care needs, infection control, and school-safety planning and emergency preparedness. Color-coded flow charts detail procedures for many emergency situations such as injury or illness, school safety, sheltering in place, and hazardous materials. Guidelines are provided for a "to-go" bag containing vital student, staff, and building information; records; emergency procedures; critical health information and first aid supplies; and communication equipment. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: School safety, School injuries, Emergency medical services for children, First aid, Disaster planning, Model programs, Guidelines, Policy development, Resources for professionals, Oral health, Children

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors
1838 Fieldcrest Drive
Sparks, NV 89434

Telephone: (775) 626-5008
Fax: (775) 626-9268
E-mail: info@astdd.org
Website: http://www.astdd.org
Available from the website.

This resource highlights the development and operation of oral health emergency preparedness and response at the state level. Topics include an overview of crisis preparedness and response planning in America; the need for population-based oral health to be integrated into the Emergency Response System; and the role of oral health programs in pre-event mitigation and preparedness, response, and recovery planning. Worksheets and other tools for developing an emergency preparedness plan are provided as appendices.

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Keywords: Oral health, Emergency medical services, Emergencies, Disaster planning, Disasters, Guidelines, Manuals

Futures Without Violence
100 Montgomery Street, The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129-1718

Telephone: (415) 678-5500
Fax: (415) 529-2930
E-mail: info@futureswithoutviolence.org
Website: http://futureswithoutviolence.org
Available from the website; print copies also available in quantities up to 20.

This training tool is designed to enhance oral health professionals' response to domestic violence. Topics include clinical signs of domestic violence, routine assessment, documentation and intervention, and action steps. Contents include a fact sheet, a national resource list, and a pocket card with assessment tips. Summaries on JCAHO standard PC.3.10, mandatory reporting, and privacy issues with corresponding web links for more information are also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Domestic violence, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Case assessment, Intervention, Facial injuries, Head injuries, Neck injuries, Professional ethics, Laws, Adults

National Criminal Justice Reference Service
P.O. Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000

Telephone: (301) 519-5500
Secondary Telephone: (800) 851-3420
Fax: (301) 519-5212
E-mail: askncjrs@ncjrs.org
Website: https://www.ncjrs.gov
Available at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: NCJ 204004.

This bulletin describes a training session to teach oral health professionals about their unique role in recognizing symptoms and patterns of family violence and abuse. The bulletin discusses how to create a safe environment for disclosure, intervene appropriately, refer individuals to appropriate services, and file mandatory reports.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Family violence, Physical abuse, Crisis intervention, Training materials, Dental education, Models, Families

Patrick Blahut
U.S. Indian Health Service, Division of Oral Health
801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20852

Telephone: (301) 443-1106
Secondary Telephone: (800) IHS-DENT (447-3368)
Fax: (301) 594-6610
E-mail: dentaljobs@ihs.gov
Contact E-mail: Patrick.Blahut@ihs.gov
Website: http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Dental/index.cfm
Single photocopies available at no charge. Document Number: GPO 597-265.

This poster describes methods for handling oral health emergencies including toothache, broken braces and wires, cut or bitten cheek or lip, broken teeth and knocked out permanent teeth. The poster is targeted for the Native American community.

Keywords: American Indians, Dental care, Educational materials, Child health, Oral health, Posters, Audiovisual 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
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This illustrated flyer provides tips on care during dental emergencies such as toothache; cut or bitten tongue, lip, or cheek; knocked-out permanent tooth; broken braces or wires; broken tooth; possible broken jaw; bleeding after a baby tooth falls out; and cold and canker sores.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Emergencies, First aid, Toothaches, Unintentional injuries, Educational materials, Spanish language materials

North Carolina Division of Public Health, Oral Health Section
1910 Mail Service Center 5505 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27699-1910

Telephone: (919) 707-5480
Fax: (919) 870-4805
Website: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dph/oralhealth
Available from the website.

This fact sheet gives advice on handling oral health emergencies. Topics include first aid for bleeding after losing a primary tooth; broken braces and wires; broken teeth; cut or bitten tongue, lip, or cheek; knocked-out permanent tooth; possible broken jaw; and toothache or abscess.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, First aid, Emergencies, Injuries, Educational materials, Children

U.S. Army Medical Command Quality Management Office, Patient Safety Program
Building 2792 2050 Worth Road
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

Telephone: (210) 221-6195
Fax: (210) 221-7118
E-mail: medcompsc@amedd.army.mil
Website: https://www.qmo.amedd.army.mil/ptsafety/pts.htm
Available from the website.

This brochure offers suggestions to help consumers improve the quality of their oral health care. The brochure presents the following five steps: (1) Be an active member of your oral health care team, (2) Tell your dentist about medical problems, medications, allergies, or bad reactions you have had in the past, (3) Talk openly with your dentist and the dental team about your care and treatment choices, (4) Make sure that when you need oral health care, you and the dentist agree on what is going to be done during the appointment, and (5) Know what you should and should not do at home, how to take your medicines, and when to return for followup care.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Safety, Educational materials

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
Available from the website.

This resource provides oral health information that dentists can copy as handouts for their clients. New topics are regularly added to the series. Recent topics include gum disease, tobacco cessation, oral health during pregnancy, oral health during cancer treatment, the benefits and safety of dental radiographs, and oral health care for children.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Educational materials, Resources for professionals, Children, 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 copies available at no charge.

This publication is designed to help oral health teams identify, report, and respond to child abuse and neglect. Topics include the extent of abuse and neglect; the importance of becoming involved; relevant Montana state laws; reporting, investigation, and intervention; indicators of maltreatment and distinguishing between abuse and accidental injury; physical abuse, emotional maltreatment, neglect, sexual abuse, and myths about sexual abuse; steps to take if a child indicates abuse or neglect; profiles of abusers; and support for children and their families. Appendices include a protocol for identification and reporting, description of a child abuse helpline, and a resource list.

Keywords: Oral health, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Child abuse, Child neglect, Montana, Legislation, Emotional abuse, Sexual abuse

Butterworth-Heinemann
30 Corporate Drive, Suite 400
Burlington, MA 01803

Telephone: 781-313-4700
Secondary Telephone: 800-545-2522
Fax: 781-221-1615
E-mail: usbkinfo@elsevier.com
Website: http://www.elsevierdirect.com
$34.00 plus $4.00 handling and state sales tax. Document Number: ISBN 0-72361-741-4.

This manual provides a ready reference guide for oral health professionals and dental students on emergency oral health care for children and adolescents. It explains how to take a medical history, necessary diagnostic tests, and legal issues (including the professional's responsibilities for reporting intentional injuries). It also includes chapters about crown fractures, displacement injuries, root fractures, multiple injuries, soft tissue injuries, splinting of traumatized teeth, restoration of fractured teeth, and diagnosis of non-accidental injuries, including those resulting from child abuse and neglect.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Emergency medical services, Dental surgery, Trauma, Trauma care, Injuries, Medical history, Diagnostic tests, Legal issues, Intentional injuries, Manuals, Child health, Adolescent health, Legal responsibility

American Association of Orthodontists
401 North Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63141-7816

Telephone: (314) 993-1700
Secondary Telephone: (800) 424-2841
Fax: (314) 997-1745
E-mail: info@aaortho.org
Website: http://www.braces.org
Available from the website.

This fact sheet for school nurses discusses how to handle problems involving dental braces. Contents include a list of tools and supplies, an illustrated description of the components of braces, and a list of treatments. Problems and responses to them are listed in the order of the least severe to the most severe and include food caught between teeth; ligatures coming off; discomfort; mouth sores; irritation of lips or cheeks; protruding wire; loose brackets, wires, or bands; and swallowed components. A presentation and accompanying script are also available for educating school nurses about the needs of students in orthodontic treatment.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Orthodontics, Emergencies, Injuries, Treatment

Healthy Child Publications
P.O. Box 624
Harbor Springs, MI 49770

Telephone: (213) 526-6342
Secondary Telephone: (877) 258-6178
Fax: (231) 526-0428
E-mail: info@healthychild.net
Website: http://www.healthychild.net
Also available from the website.

This special issue of Healthy Childcare is devoted to the oral health needs of young children. Included are articles on preventing and treating oral injuries, the use of fluorides and dental sealants, nutritious foods, and preparing children for visits to the dentist.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Dental care, Disease prevention, Fluorides, Injury prevention, First aid

Society for Public Health Education
10 G Street, N.E., Suite 605
Washington, DC 20002

Telephone: (202) 408-9804
Fax: (202) 408-9815
E-mail: info@sophe.org
Website: http://www.sophe.org
Available from the website; also available on CD-ROM.

This toolkit for health professionals focuses on the public health challenges of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories (meth labs). The content is presented in two parts. The first part contains a primer on meth and clandestine meth labs, information sheets on different segments of the population affected by meth, a community action guide, and a resource directory. The second part contains information on acute meth lab exposures and toxicity, evaluation of children exposed to meth labs, and environmental considerations in cleaning up meth labs. The toolkit is available as an electronic document or on CD-ROM.

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Keywords: Child health, Community health, Methamphetamines, Illicit drugs, Laboratories, Guidelines, Legal issues, Toxicology, Environmental exposure, CD-ROMs, Oral health, Children

Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health
Jesse Cooper Building 417 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901

Telephone: (302) 744-4700
Secondary Telephone: (888) 459-2943
Fax: (302) 739-6659
E-mail: dhssinfo@state.de.us
Website: http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/
Available from the website.

This manual was developed as a tool to encourage common understanding among caregivers, teachers, families, and health professionals about infectious diseases and to aid with efforts for reducing illnesses, injuries, and other health problems in child care settings. Topics include health history and immunizations, infection control measures, caregiver/teacher health, recognizing the ill child, oral diseases, emergency planning, and the role of the health care consultant in child care and schools. Fact sheets, sample letters to give to parents, and are also provided. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Children, Child care, Schools, Infectious diseases, Disease prevention, Infection control, Oral Health

Child Welfare Information Gateway
Administration on Children, Youth, and Families Children's Bureau 1250 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Eighth Floor
Washington, DC 20024

Telephone: (800) 394-3366
Secondary Telephone:
E-mail: info@childwelfare.gov
Website: http://www.childwelfare.gov
Available from the website.

This document provides the statutory basis for identifying persons who are required to report child maltreatment under certain circumstances for all of the United States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Lists include a description of the person required to report maltreatment, standards for making a report, privileged communications, and inclusion or other disclosure of the reporter’s identity.

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Keywords: Child abuse, Child neglect, Child welfare, Maltreated children, Child protection services, Legislation, Standards, Legal definitions, Legal responsibility, Oral health, Children

Delta Dental Plan of Minnesota
P.O. Box 9304
Minneapolis, MN 55440-9304

Telephone: (651) 406-5900
Secondary Telephone: (800) 328-1188
Fax: (651) 406-5975
E-mail: dsenaratna@deltadentalmn.org
Website: http://www.deltadentalmn.org
Available from the website.

This guide for dental professionals presents information about methamphetamine (meth) use and its effects on oral health. It provides information on identifying and treating meth-affected teeth to improve dental treatment outcomes with patients who are using or have used meth or other drugs. Resources provided in this guide include a patient handout, a protocol reference for dental professionals, and a meth resource directory on meth education, addiction treatment resources, and other resources for dental professionals.

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Keywords: Oral health, Methamphetamines, Substance abuse, Substance use screening, Patient care management, Resources for professionals, Dental education

Methamphetamine Awareness and Prevention Project, South Dakota
Prairie View Prevention Services
Sioux Falls, SD

Telephone: (605) 331-5724
Secondary Telephone: (800) 343-9272
Fax: (605) 331-5725
Website: http://www.mappsd.org
Available from the website.

This fact sheet presents information on oral-health related issues associated with methamphetamine (meth) abuse. Topics include meth ingredients and method of use, direct and side effects of meth and lifestyle choices of individuals who abuse it, symptoms of abuse and what precautions oral health professionals should take when treating an individual who abuses meth, and helping health workers diagnose meth abuse. Images of oral cavity damage due to meth abuse are also included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Substance abuse, Program descriptions, Resources for professionals, South Dakota

Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Oral Health Program
11 State House Station Key Plaza, 286 Water Street, Fifth Floor
Augusta, ME 04333-0011

Telephone: (207) 287-2361
Secondary Telephone: (800) 606-0215
Fax: (207) 287-7213
E-mail: judith.a.feinstein@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bohdcfh/odh
Available from the website.

This fact sheet describes damage to the mouth, teeth, and gums that can occur as a result of methamphetamine abuse. The fact sheet discusses the impact of the drug on the mouth as well as how foods high in sugar, which those using methamphetamine frequently crave, are associated with the drug’s effects.

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Keywords: Oral health, Substance abuse, Methamphetamines, Adults

Delta Dental Plan of Minnesota
P.O. Box 9304
Minneapolis, MN 55440-9304

Telephone: (651) 406-5900
Secondary Telephone: (800) 328-1188
Fax: (651) 406-5975
E-mail: dsenaratna@deltadentalmn.org
Website: http://www.deltadentalmn.org
Available from the website.

This fact sheet explains how important it is for children to wear protective mouthguards while participating in sports. It provides tips on choosing and caring for a mouthguard.

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Keywords: Oral health, Injury prevention, Sports injuries, Protective equipment, Mouth protectors, Educational materials, Adolescents

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

Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office of Oral Health
250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108

Telephone: (617) 624-6060
Fax: (617) 624-6062
Website: http://www.mass.gov/dph/oralhealth
Available from the website.

This fact sheet discusses the potential health risks associated with oral piercing, such as infection; nerve damage; and injury to the gums, teeth, and tongue. It also addresses the importance of consulting professionals and what to do after a piercing and after healing.

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Keywords: Oral health, Injuries, Injury prevention, Disease prevention, Adolescents, Adults

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 presents information on the incidence of oral and facial injuries among student athletes in Arizona, discusses the significance of these injuries, and identifies preventive initiatives. The report provides an introduction to the topic and indicates the role mouthguards play in preventing orofacial injuries among students playing contact sports in high school programs. Included in the report are statistics gathered from high school coaches' responses to a 1993–94 survey; the survey gathered data on injuries sustained, use of mouthguards, educational intervention, injury and mouth guard use within particular sports, and reporting procedures. The report discusses the need to introduce an oral and facial injury prevention initiative in Arizona and the steps taken thus far, suggests steps to improve education and promote the use of mouthguards, and identifies issues requiring policy decisions.

Keywords: Oral health, Mouth protectors, High school students, Sports, Facial injuries, Injury prevention, Policy development, Arizona, Statistics, Health policy, Surveys, Guidelines

Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Oral and Health Delivery Systems
Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

Telephone: (515) 242-6383
Secondary Telephone: (866) 528-4020
Fax: (515) 242-6384
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/OHDS/OralHealth.aspx
Available from the website.

This website contains educational brochures, fact sheets, and posters on various oral health topics. Topics include the benefits of fluorides such as fluoride varnish and community water fluoridation; dental emergencies; oral conditions such as dry mouth, tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer; tobacco use and oral health; oral health in pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents, and older adults; nonutritive sucking, tooth eruption, and teething; xylitol; dental sealants; and nutrition and oral health.

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Keywords: Oral health, Disease prevention, Health promotion, Educational materials, Children, Pregnant women

California Dental Association
1201 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Telephone: (800) 232-7645
E-mail: contactcda@cda.org
Website: http://www.cda.org
Available from the website.

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

National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
University of Colorado Denver 13120 East 19th Avenue, Mail Stop F541 P.O. Box 6511
Aurora, CO 80045

Telephone: (800) 598-5437
Secondary Telephone: (800) 598-KIDS
Fax: (303) 724-0960
E-mail: info@nrckids.org
Website: http://nrckids.org
Available from the website.

This resource is a compilation of health and safety standards on oral health in child care and early education settings. Topics include why oral health practices and why they are important, education and training, feeding and nutrition, infectious disease, emergencies, policies and information, licensing and state responsibilities, and related issues. The content is drawn from Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards–Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, 3rd edition, published in 2011 (CFOC3). There are references to other standards contained in CFOC3 throughout the resource.

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Keywords: Oral health, Safety, Infants, Young children, Standards, Child care centers, Early childhood education

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Division of Oral Health
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Telephone: (803) 898-3432
Website: http://www.scdhec.gov/health/mch/oral/index.htm
Available from the website. Document Number: ML-025191.

This booklet contains information for parents that is developmentally appropriate and based on recommendations from Bright Futures in Practice: Oral Health. The brochure encourages parents to take an active role in establishing and maintaining behaviors that support infant and child oral health. Tips on selecting a toothbrush and toothpaste, nutrition, safety, and dental visits are included. Information on oral health during pregnancy is also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Pregnant women, Health promotion, Dental hygiene, Dental care, Nutrition, Learning activities, Consumer education materials

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
Available from the website.

This resource provides information for professionals and consumers on various issues related to oral health care. Topics include dental sealants, early childhood tooth decay, financing dental care, fluoride and fluoridation, Medicaid principles and reports, pregnancy, smoking and tobacco cessation, special needs, and others.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Dentists, Educational materials, Resources for professionals

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Telephone: (803) 898-3432
Fax: (803) 898-3323
E-mail: form on Web site
Website: http://www.scdhec.gov
Available from the website. Document Number: CR-006705.

This teaching guide provides child care educators with knowledge and skills to prevent oral injuries as well as to respond to oral injuries that do occur. Sections include topic areas, time estimate for proposed training, training description and benefits, a list of materials needed, content and instruction plan, instructor introduction, training development resources and references, and methods of training evaluation. The content and instructional plan section outlines: (1) oral injury prevention, (2) responding to a dental injury, and (3) steps in implementing prevention and response in the child care environment. Slides with comments and handouts are provided with examples of situations which may need injury prevention or emergency care.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Child care, Injury prevention, Emergency medical services for children, Young children, Preschool children, Training materials, First aid

Illinois State Dental Society
1010 South Second Street, P.O. Box 376
Springfield, IL 62705

Telephone: (217) 525-1406
E-mail: info@isds.org
Website: http://www.isds.org
Available from the website.

This site provides awareness information for oral health professionals in Illinois to recognize and report child abuse and neglect in their child patients. Contact information on how to obtain training is provided, along with the Illinois Child and Family Services hotline telephone number. Additional resources on family violence and an office protocol for abuse reporting are also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child abuse, Child neglect, Maltreated children, Family violence, Professional education, Illinois, Hotlines, Children, Families, State programs

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 for loan.

This information package contains promotional and educational items designed to help oral health professionals in Missouri identify and report child abuse and neglect in their practices. Individual items include four brochures that explain how to recognize and report child abuse and neglect and describe the Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness program, a compendium of Missouri laws relating to child abuse and neglect, an application form for the Adopt-A-Panda Program; a rolodex card for a 24-hour hotline, descriptive material on the program; and an information chart with physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and neglect.

Keywords: Oral health, Child abuse, Child neglect, Prevention, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Training, Educational materials, State legislation, Injuries, Child advocacy, Missouri

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 at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCH00305.

This fact sheet provides information about the importance of good oral health during childhood and adolescence. Topics include school readiness, disparities, oral trauma, nutrition, dental sealants, fluoride varnish, and school-based and school-linked oral health services. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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• Online Order Form

Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Adolescents, Health status, Risk factors, Health services delivery, Dental sealants, Service coordination, School based clinics, School linked programs, Resources for professionals

Delta Dental of Oklahoma Oral Health Foundation
16 N.W. 63rd Street, Suite 201
Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Telephone: (405) 607-4771
Secondary Telephone: (800) 522-0188, ext. 771
E-mail: foundation@DeltaDentalOK.org
Website: http://www.DDOKFoundation.org
Available from the website.

This electronic resource provides information about P.A.N.D.A. (Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness) Continuing Education Program offered by Delta Dental of Oklahoma. The program helps dentists and dental staff members recognize some of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect and addresses the reporting process if signs are detected. The site includes an introduction, an Acrobat PDF Presentation, and a brief 10-question Post Test, which, after submission, may qualify for continuing education credit.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child abuse, Child neglect, Maltreated children, Professional education, Oklahoma, Continuing education, Children

Delta Dental of Kansas
1619 N. Waterfront Parkway P.O. Box 789769
Wichita, KS 67278-9769

Telephone: (800) 733-5823
Fax: (316) 462-3393
E-mail: moreinfo@deltadentalks.com
Website: http://www.deltadentalks.com
Available from the website.

This website describes the Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness (PANDA) program and provides resources for dentists, dental hygienists, teachers, social workers, law enforcement, nurses, counselors, and other health care professionals in Kansas. Contents include links to a list of state-mandated reporters and the Kansas Code for Care of Children, contact information for requesting a PANDA presentation or reporting child abuse and neglect, information on signs of abuse and neglect, and links to partner organizations of the Prevent Abuse Coalition of Kansas (PACK) and media releases. A toolkit containing a program fact sheet, indicators of child abuse and neglect, and a tip card is also available from the website.

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Keywords: Oral health, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Child neglect, Resources for professionals, State initiatives, Kansas, Children

Delta Dental Plan of Michigan
Attn: Corporate Communications P.O. Box 30416
Lansing, MI 48909-7916

Telephone: (800) 524-0149
Secondary Telephone: 517-347-5242
Website: http://www.deltadentalmi.com/
Available at no charge.

This videotape, part of the Prevent Abuse and Neglect Through Dental Awareness program, is designed to help oral health professionals in Michigan recognize and report child abuse and neglect. Topics include definitions, why and when abuse may occur, signs of abuse and neglect (including emotional and sexual abuse), injuries that may result from abuse, reporting procedures, and the implications of mandated reporting for oral health professionals and others.

Keywords: Oral health, Child abuse, Child neglect, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Prevention programs, Legal responsibility, Legal issues, Emotional abuse, Videotapes, Audiovisual materials, Michigan, Sexual abuse

Mid-Atlantic PANDA Coalition
Telephone: (443) 276-0127
E-mail: midatlanticpanda@hotmail.com.
Website: http://www.midatlanticpanda.org
Available at no charge.

This information package contains resources designed to assist oral health professionals who practice in Delaware, the District of Columbia, and Maryland in the prevention, identification, and early intervention of abuse and neglect. Contents include a laminated, tri-fold tip card; two booklets (It Shouldn't Hurt to Go Home and Indicators of Child Abuse and Neglect); a list of child abuse, adult domestic violence, and elder abuse hotlines; and song lyrics.

Keywords: Oral health, Child abuse, Child neglect, Coalitions, Prevention programs, Public awareness campaigns, Resources for professionals

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
$20.00 plus shipping and handling.

This guide is intended to assist physicians in the identification and interim treatment of emergency dental conditions until the patient can be referred to a dentist. It covers problems with teeth, soft and hard tissue infections, tissue lacerations, post-dental visit complications, temporomandibular disorders, local anesthesia, antibiotics, and dental prescriptions for children and adults.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Guidelines, Physicians, Dentists, Emergencies, Intervention

Arkansas Department of Health
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205

Telephone: (501) 661-2000
Secondary Telephone: (800) 462-0599
Website: http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov
Available from the website.

This resource provides information on Preventing Abuse and Neglect Through Dental Awareness (PANDA) coalitions and how oral health professionals can help prevent child abuse and neglect in Arkansas. Topics include educational programs, potential coalition members, and case studies. It also includes back- ground information on PANDA coalitions, physical and behavioral indicators of and risk factors for child abuse and neglect, dealing with intimate partner violence in the health care setting, and identifying and reporting suspected abuse and neglect. A suggested reading list and a slide presentation are also available.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child abuse, Child neglect, Prevention, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Training, Educational materials, State legislation, Injuries, Child advocacy, Coalitions, Arkansas, 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 flipchart provides background information on oral injuries among school-age children participating in sports and recreational activities, safety rules to prevent oral injuries, first-aid for treating dental emergencies, and the characteristics and care of mouth guards. The flipchart is designed for use by staff, parents, and teachers affiliated with the SB 111 program, an existing school-based preventive oral health program funded by the state of California.

Keywords: Audiovisual materials, Oral health, Sports injuries, Safety, First aid, Mouth protectors

California Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Oral Health Program
MS Code 8305 P.O. Box 997420
Sacramento, CA 95899-7420

Telephone: (866) 241-0395
Fax: (916) 650-0305
E-mail: mchinet@cdph.ca.gov
Website: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/MCAHOralHealth/Pages/default.aspx
$2.50 unlaminated, $3.50 laminated, plus $3.00 shipping and handling for orders of less than 10 posters.

This poster presents safety rules to decrease the incidence of oral-facial injuries. The poster describes mouthguard protection, addresses prevention of oral-facial injuries, shows what to do if injury occurs or if a child has a dental emergency, and lists emergency supplies and explains their proper use for childhood dental emergencies.

Keywords: Facial injuries, Oral health, Posters, Audiovisual materials, Mouth protectors, Injury prevention, First aid, Children

Andrea Schroll
Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Oral Health
535 West Jefferson Street, Second Floor
Springfield, IL 62761

Telephone: (217) 782-4977
Secondary Telephone: (800) 547-0466
Fax: (217) 782-3987
Contact E-mail: aschroll@idph.state.il.us
Website: http://www.idph.state.il.us/HealthWellness/oralhlth/home.htm
Price unknown.

This information package contains materials about Project Mouthguard, a sports injury prevention program developed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The package contains a pamphlet describing the importance of using mouthguards; a fact sheet on the program; samples of forms used to report orofacial and sports injuries; a fact sheet on the mouthguards; photocopies of journal articles on sports and orofacial injuries and on Project Mouthguard; a map providing contact information for regional public health offices in Illinois; a guide to establishing community mouth guard programs; and two versions of a videotape about the project and the significance of using mouthguards. The 12-minute version of the videotape is intended for use in high schools, the 9-minute version for grade schools.

Keywords: Oral health, Health promotion, Mouth protectors, Sports injuries, Facial injuries, Injury prevention, Illinois, Program descriptions, Resources for professionals, Educational materials, Materials for children, Materials for adolescents, Audiovisual materials, Videotapes, Model programs

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
Available at no charge; also available from the website.

This document reports on systematic reviews of the effectiveness of selected population-based interventions to prevent and control dental caries, oral and pharyngeal cancers, and sports-related craniofacial injuries. The report presents the recommendations of the task force, describes how the reviews were conducted, and provides information designed to help apply the recommended interventions locally.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Health promotion, Prevention, Dental caries, Oral cancer, Pharyngeal diseases, Sports injuries, Head injuries, Facial injuries, Community programs, Children

Healthy Child Care Washington
Washington Department of Health, Community & Family Health P.O. Box 47880
Olympia, WA 98504-7880

Telephone: (360) 236-3560
Website: http://www.healthychildcare-wa.org/
Available from the website.

This training manual for consultants in child care addresses issues for child care homes and centers that care for infants and toddlers. It is divided into the following chapters: (1) the consultant role, (2) using NCAST's Keys to CaregivinG(tm), (3) growth and development, (4) providing a safe and nurturing environment, (5) infant and toddler nutrition, (6) infant and toddler oral health, (7) child care for infants and toddlers with special needs, (8) preventing and managing illness in infants and toddlers, (9) helping providers prepare for and handle emergencies, (10) child abuse and neglect, and (11) staff health. Examples of how to incorporate the information into practice are included at the end of each chapter. Nine appendices include a wide range of sample evaluations, forms, handouts, assessment tools, and checksheets, as well as tips sheets on nutrition, preventing and managing stress, and safety. References, resources, and an index are provided.

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Keywords: Child care, Infant care, Preschool children, Child care workers, Child care centers, Child development, Oral health, Children with special health care needs, Emergency child care, Emergencies, Child abuse, Child neglect, Manuals, Consultants, Training 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

University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, California Childcare Health Program
San Francisco, CA 94143

Telephone: (415) 476-4695
E-mail: abbey.alkon@nursing.ucsf.edu
Website: http://www.ucsfchildcarehealth.org
$10.00 per set of 6 for full-color laminated version; also available from the website.

This series of six posters presents information on the prevention of oral disease and injury in early care and education. Topics include how to handle oral injuries, oral hygiene for children, preventing tooth decay, toothbrushes for children with special needs, toothbrush storage, and toothbrushing. Each poster is available in English and Spanish.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Disease prevention, Child care centers, Posters, Educational materials, Spanish language materials

Procter and Gamble Company, dentalcare.com
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Telephone: (800) 543-2577
Website: http://www.dentalcare.com
Available from the website.

This continuing education course provides information on dental assistants’ role in preventing family violence. Through understanding what causes family violence and learning the definitions of child abuse and neglect, assistants also learn the protocol for identifying suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. The course helps assistants recognize common symptoms that may mimic symptoms of abuse and learn to intervene in family violence cases in which adults, versus children, are the victims. Additionally, the course helps to familiarize assistants with local and state initiatives to prevent family violence.

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Keywords: Violence prevention, Domestic violence, Child abuse, Child neglect, Dental assistants, Continuing education, Oral health, Children

Elsevier, Health Sciences Division
1600 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2899

Telephone: (215) 239-3900
Fax: (215) 239-3990
Website: http://www.us.elsevierhealth.com
Contact for cost information.

This report presents evidence and recommendations on interventions to prevent dental caries, oral and pharyngeal cancers, and sports-related craniofacial injuries. Expert commentaries present a vision for the future of oral health community preventive services, the need for partnerships to identify factors responsible for oral diseases and injuries, issues and opportunities in community- based oral health prevention, and activities of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in the area of oral health. Articles address committee recommendations on selected interventions, reviews of evidence on interventions, and a comparison of selected evidence reviews and recommendations.

Keywords: Oral health, Disease prevention, Dental caries, Oral cancer, Sports injuries, Injury prevention, Community based services

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
Available from the website.

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

Delta Dental of New Jersey
1639 Route 10, P.O. Box 222
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0222

Telephone: (800) 452-9310
Fax: (973) 285-4141
E-mail: service@deltadentalnj.com
Website: http://www.deltadentalnj.com
Available from the website.

This site provides awareness information for oral health professionals in New Jersey to recognize and report child abuse and neglect in their child patients. Contact information on how to obtain training is provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child abuse, Child neglect, Maltreated children, Professional education, State programs, New Jersey, Children

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
9700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018-5701

Telephone: (847) 678-6200
Secondary Telephone: (800) 822-6637
Fax: (847) 678-6286
Website: http://www.aaoms.org
Available from the website.

This resource provides information on treating and preventing maxillofacial injuries, also referred to as facial trauma. Topics include the role of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in treating injuries to teeth, mouth, jaws, and facial structures. The resource also discusses the importance of making safety gear such as protective mouth guards, masks, and helmets part of standard athletic equipment. Recommendations for injury prevention in specific sports are included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Facial injuries, Sports injuries, Injury prevention, Dental care, Sports equipment, 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 brochure promotes the use of mouthguards by high school athletes. The rationale for their use is based on the annual number of preventable injuries to both boys and girls. The brochure discusses the cost and availability of mouthguards and provides a list of the sports for which they are recommended.

Keywords: Mouth protectors, Oral health, Recreational injuries, Sports injuries

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
4770 Buford Highway, N.E., MS-F-63
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (800) CDC-INFO
Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348
Fax: (770) 488-4760
E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/injury/index.html
Available from the website.

This database is designed for use by researchers, the media, public health professionals, and the public in learning about the public health and economic burden associated with unintentional and violence-related injury in the United States. Contents include fatal and nonfatal injury, violent death, and cost of injury data from a variety of sources. Users can search, sort, and view the data and create reports, charts, and maps based on the intent of injury; mechanism (cause) of injury; body region; nature (type) of injury; geographic location where the injury occurred; and the sex, race and ethnicity, and age of the injured person.

• Program Site
• Fact Sheet

Keywords: Databases, Integrated information systems, Data, Injuries, Economics, Public health

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Oral Health and Dentistry
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509-5026

Telephone: (402) 471-0166
Website: http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/dental
Available at no charge.

This poster explains, in simple terms, what to do when oral injuries occur in children. Responses are provided for a cut or bitten lip, cheek, or tongue; a broken tooth; an avulsed (knocked out) tooth; and bleeding after a baby tooth falls out. The poster is also available in Spanish.

Keywords: Audiovisual materials, Oral health, Dental care, Injuries, First aid, Spanish language materials