All Records Tagged: Fluoride

American Academy of Pediatrics, Children's Oral Health Initiative
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove VIllage, IL 60007

Telephone: (866) 843-2271
Secondary Telephone: (847) 434-4779
E-mail: oralhealth@aap.org
Website: http://www2.aap.org/oralhealth
Available from the website.

These resources feature pictures and speaker's notes to assist pediatricians in counseling clients about oral health and fluoride varnish. The resources include a flip chart and a reference guide in English and Spanish, as well as a PowerPoint presentation. Topics include primary teeth, early childhood caries, feeding, nonnutritive sucking, other fluoride modalities, toothbrushing, and flossing. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Child health, Parent education, Patient education, Dental hygiene, Early childhood caries, Fluorides, Resources for professionals, Educational materials, Spanish language materials

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 study identifies state-reported barriers to the Water Fluoridation Reporting System (WFRS), a multi-state system for monitoring the quality of water fluoridation that was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Oral Health and the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors. Report sections include background and introduction; a review of the study methodology; results, including an outline of respondents, WFRS utilization, and barriers to using WFRS; a discussion and summary of the findings, limitations, and strengths; recommendations; and conclusions. The appendices include the assessment tool provided to state dental directors and a table of responses to the assessments returned by state dental directors.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, National programs, Program evaluation, Surveys

Michele A. Vanderlinde, Ph.D., M.S., Oral Health Coordinator
Spokane Regional Health District, Health Education/Health Promotion
1101 West College Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201

Telephone: (509) 324-1550
Single copies available at no charge.

This manual provides training for health professionals in the Spokane community who have clients who qualify for the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program. The ABCD program is designed to increase oral health access to children ages birth to 3 who live in Spokane County and receive medical assistance coupons. The manual describes the program, explains how to register a child, helps parents understand why a young child should see a dentist and how to prepare the child for a dental visit, and presents information about fluoride varnish.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Dental care, Access to health care, Local MCH programs, Infants, Toddlers, Young children, Model programs, Washington, Manuals

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 report describes activities conducted by the Latino Medical Access Coalition from April 2004 through February 2009 to address barriers to oral health services for children in Lane County, Oregon, from families who have low incomes and are uninsured. Contents include the project's goals and objectives, methodology, coordination, evaluation, and results and outcomes. Topics include (1) establishing on-site prevention programs (oral screening and education by advanced practice dental hygienists) in public settings serving the target population, (2) promoting fluoride varnish application in medical clinics, and (3) facilitating access to dentists in federally qualified community health centers for restorative treatment and ongoing care. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Children, Screening, Access to health care, Low income groups, Uninsured persons, Final reports, Local MCH programs, Oregon

Washington State Department of Health
P.O. Box 47890
Olympia, WA 98504-7890

Telephone: (800) 525-0127
Secondary Telephone: (360) 236-4030
Website: http://www.doh.wa.gov
Available from the website.

This document reports on Washington State Senate Bill 6020 (SSB 6020) to increase access to dental sealants and fluoride varnishes for children at highest risk for dental caries. Contents include background on the need for the program, a review of the effectiveness of preventive oral health care, the role of the local health jurisdiction, changing oral health professionals' scope of practice to increase access to preventive services, state data on the need for and use of oral health services, and recommendations. Additional information is provided on legislative authorization, sample survey forms, counties and schools affected by the legislation, and service providers.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Dental caries, School based clinics, Access to health care, Dental sealants, Fluorides, Prevention services, School health programs, State programs, Washington, Children

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.

These instructions and risk-assessment forms assist health professionals in screening and communicating with clients about dental caries. Forms are provided for infants and children from birth through age 6 and for children ages 6 and older. The instructions provide background information on the development of the forms; discuss factors associated with low, medium, and high levels of caries risk; and provide information about fluoride exposure, sugary or starchy foods and beverages, clients with special health care needs, and medications that reduce salivary flow.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental caries, Early childhood caries, Screening, Forms, Infants, Young children, Surveys

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 final report describes a 2007 to 2011 oral health program in Alaska to provide additional access to preventive services to pregnant women, infants, and children, including those with special health care needs, as well as to pilot a school-based dental sealant program. The report is organized into objectives and goals with a brief summary of activities in each year of the program. Also included is an overview of future oral health program activities and evaluation results. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Pregnant women, Infants, Young children, Children with special health care needs, Health services delivery, Low income groups, State initiatives, Alaska, Final reports

Baltimore City Health Department
1001 East Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Telephone: (410) 396-4398
E-mail: bchd@baltimorecity.org
Website: http://www.baltimorecity.org
Available from the website.

This report describes the fluoride varnish pilot program for at-risk children in four pediatric practices in Baltimore, Maryland from November 2007 to April 2008. Report contents include a summary of findings from the data collected, background information and a summary of methods used in the project, and conclusions and recommendations. Appendices provides information on the training and application protocols, a staff questionnaire, staff interview/focus group questions, and parent interview questions.

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Keywords: Pilot projects, Fluorides, State initiatives, Maryland, Questionnaires, Protocols, Oral health, Children

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20460

Telephone: (202) 272-0167
Website: http://www.epa.gov
Available from the website.

This resource provides information on national drinking water regulations for fluoride, questions and answers on actions on fluoride, and health effects and exposure source assessments.

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Keywords: Oral health, Regulations, Water, Fluorides, Environmental exposure, Risk assessment, Federal agencies

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 notebook contains training materials for the Early Oral Screening and Fluoride Varnish program for infants and children ages 3 and under. Contents include program guidelines, a health professional pre- and post-test, program forms, a supply list, caregiver educational materials, and a CD-ROM that reviews the steps for staff training and implementation of the program in the dental practice. Printed resources are divided into the following categories: health professional questionnaire, printed slides, oral health assessment, required questionnaires, fluoride varnish application, and client and caregiver information. Some materials in the notebook are provided in Spanish.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Screening, Fluorides, Training materials, Resources for professionals, Spanish language materials

American Academy of Pediatrics, Illinois Chapter
1400 West Hubbard Street, Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60642-8195

Telephone: (312) 733-1026
Fax: (312) 733-1791
E-mail: http://illinoisaap.org/about/contact-icaap/
Website: http://illinoisaap.org
Available from the website after free registration.

This website provides information and resources from Illinois’ program to educate primary care health professionals about oral health in children under age 3. Contents include dental caries risk assessment tools, information on using fluoride to prevent and control caries, and training and other resources on fluoride varnish. Information for families is available in English and Spanish and addresses topics such as the importance of primary teeth, plaque and tooth decay, how to brush and floss, fluoride varnish, and dental visits. Information is also provided for dentists interested in becoming program trainers.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Disease prevention, Dental care, Training, Risk assessment, Fluorides, State programs, Illinois, Resources for professionals, Manuals, Spanish language materials

Bright Smiles Montana
P.O. Box 1154
Helena, MT 59264

Telephone: (406) 443-2061
Secondary Telephone: (800) 257-4988
Fax: (406) 443-1546
E-mail: info@BrightSmilesMontana.com
Website: http://www.BrightSmilesMontana.com
Available from the website.

This website provides information for professionals on Montana's Access to Baby and Child Dentistry program to establish a dental home and provide preventive services to children at highest risk for oral disease. Additional resources include information about the program's goals and partners and its enhanced reimbursement system, as well as about caries risk assessment. Resources on fluoride (fluoridation map, prescription guidelines, water testing, fluoride varnish application) and perinatal and infant oral health (PowerPoint and clinical guidelines) are also provided. Training slides and a calendar are included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Perinatal health, Fluorides, Training materials, Program descriptions, State programs, Montana

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 from the website.

This literature review provides background information on the issue of fluoridation and identifies social scientific research that may shed light on the factors that influence community decisions to adopt or reject fluoridation. Section 1 comprises the introduction. Section 2 provides background on fluoridation, both as a public health issue and as a political issue. Section 3 examines a number of potentially relevant social scientific perspectives on communication and the factors influencing campaign outcomes. Section 4 discusses potentially important variables relating to fluoridation referendums identified in the literature, as well as the next steps of the research process.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Literature reviews, Federal initiatives, Communication, Community health services, Health policy, Public awareness campaigns

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
Single copies available at no charge.

This newsletter informs community and public health officials, water district personnel, and others about the progress in bringing fluoridation to the majority of California water districts that still lack fluoridated water.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Newsletters, Public health, California, Dental caries

Colorado Area Health Education Center Program
University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Center Campus 13120 E. 19th Avenue, MS F-433
Aurora, CO 80045

Telephone: (303) 724-4750
Fax: (303) 724-0891
Website: http://www.ucdenver.edu/life/services/AHEC/Pages/index.aspx
Available from the website.

This website provides resources for health professionals and consumers on oral health in pregnant women and in infants and young children (from birth to three). Contents include risk assessment forms and guidelines on infant and prenatal oral health care for dental and medical providers, including information on fluoride varnish in primary care and how to become a Medicaid provider. Additional resources include brochures and posters, anticipatory guidance, referral forms and standing orders, links to training, and videos. The website also provides resources and news from Colorado oral health initiatives, as well as multilingual resources on various oral health topics for educating parents and other caregivers.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Pregnant women, Dental care, Health education, Medicaid, Reimbursement, Fluoride varnish, Non English language materials, Spanish language materials, Colorado, State programs

Tennessee Department of Health, Oral Health Services Section
Cordell Hull Building, Ground Floor 425 Fifth Avenue, North
Nashville, TN 37243

Telephone: (615) 741-8618
Secondary Telephone: (615) 741-3111
E-mail: TN.health@state.tn.us
Website: http://health.state.tn.us/oralhealth
Available from the website.

This resource provides an overview of Tennessee's early childhood caries (ECC) prevention program for public health nurses. The program targets regular Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment visits with children at risk for ECC and is available to children and adolescents in all rural regions of Tennessee. The visits provide an opportunity for children to receive screenings, the application of fluoride varnish, and early dental referrals.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Public health nurses, Early childhood caries, Disease prevention, Fluorides, Protocols, State programs, Tennessee, EPSDT, Supervision

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 manual provides organizational and strategic guidance to facilitate local fluoridation campaigns. Included are two case studies of successful fluoridation campaigns—one by city council vote, the other by public referendum.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Campaigns, Case studies, Manuals

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 videotape, which is based on a summary of relevant published articles, answers frequently asked questions about community water fluoridation. Topics include a brief history of water fluoridation in the United States and its importance in preventing dental caries in children and adults.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Dental care, Community health services, Educational materials, Videotapes

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.

This fact sheet presents information on community water fluoridation in South Carolina. Topics include the causes of tooth decay, the adverse impact of tooth decay on child and adult health, and the importance of community water fluoridation in preventing tooth decay. Additional information on water fluoridation activities in South Carolina are provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adults, Fluorides, Water, Disease prevention, Dental caries, Health objectives, State programs, South Carolina

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 450
Arlington, VA 22202

Telephone: (202) 371-9090
Fax: (571) 527-3189
Website: http://www.astho.org
Available from the website.

This position statement addresses the effect of community water fluoridation on public health and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials' support for fluoridation to promote oral health.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Disease prevention, Health promotion, Community health services, Public policy, Professional societies, Adults

Iowa Department of Public Health
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075

Telephone: (515) 281-7689
Secondary Telephone: (866) 227-9878
E-mail: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/contact_us.asp
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us
Available from the website.

This fact sheet describes the benefits of community water fluoridation in helping to prevent tooth decay throughout Iowa. Cost savings and safety concerns are addressed.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Iowa, State programs

Michigan Department of Community Health, Oral Health Program
Capitol View Building 201 Townsend Street
Lansing, MI 48913

Telephone: (517) 335-8879
Fax: (517) 335-8294
E-mail: oralhealth@michigan.gov
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_4912_6226---,00.html
Available from the website.

This report describes the objectives and activities of a statewide program to promote community water fluoridation to reduce oral disease in Michigan including the timeframes for each activity, the progress made to-date, and measures of performance. Topics include collaboration (interdepartmental agreement) between the state Department of Community Health and Department of Environmental Quality to increase community water fluoridation and fluoridation surveillance measures; activities of the Michigan Oral Health Coalitions' Fluoridation Advisory Committee; and program support (equipment grants) to help communities maintain community water fluoridation.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Interagency cooperation, Program descriptions, Progress reports, State programs, Michigan

American Association of Public Health Dentistry
3085 Stevenson Drive, Suite 200
Springfield, IL 62703

Telephone: (217) 529-6941
Fax: (217) 529-9120
E-mail: natoff@aaphd.org
Website: http://www.aaphd.org
Varies according to quantity ordered.

This pamphlet provides general information on the use of fluoride in community water systems. It includes background information on the role of fluoride in oral health, and indicates the benefits for both children and adults when fluoride is administered through the community water supply. The pamphlet also addresses safety issues, considers the positions of proponents and opponents of the methodology, notes the current status of implementing community fluoridation, and reviews ways to determine whether a community water supply is fluoridated.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Educational materials, Spanish language materials

National Association of County and City Health Officials
1100 17th Street, N.W., Seventh Floor
Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 783-5550
Fax: (202) 783-1583
E-mail: info@naccho.org
Website: http://www.naccho.org
Available from the website.

This compendium contains the National Association of City and County Health Officials' policy recommendations. Topics include access to care, adolescent health, border and immigrant health, climate change, environmental health, epidemiology, e-health, food safety, health equity and social justice, HIV and STD prevention, immunization, infectious disease, injury prevention, maternal and child health, public health infrastructure and workforce, public health preparedness, and tobacco and chronic disease prevention.

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Keywords: Health policy, City health agencies, County health agencies, Professional societies

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 training prepares health professionals to participate in the MassHealth fluoride varnish program. Topics include the child health professional’s role in oral health, the etiology of oral diseases, the relationship between systemic and oral health, performing oral health assessments, identifying appropriate oral-disease-prevention strategies, and understanding when and how to apply fluoride varnish. The training includes links to online pre- and post-tests and information about receiving the BLOCK Oral Disease Toolkit. A fact sheet for health professionals and anticipatory guidance for caregivers, including an active consent form, are also available. Information for caregivers is available in multiple languages. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Fluorides, Preventive health services, Training, State programs, Massachusetts, Spanish language materials

This course provides training in oral health screening and fluoride varnish application for primary care health professionals. Topics include the etiology and prevention of dental caries, strategies for prevention, oral health screening, "lift the lip" examination (video clip), fluoride varnish application procedure (video clip), and the billing process. The course was designed to be used in conjunction with the book An Atlas of Common Dental Pathology for Primary Care Medical Professionals and educational materials for health professionals. It is also available on CD-ROM.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infant health, Child health, Screening, Dental care, Fluorides, Dental caries, Distance education, Professional education, Professional training, Training materials, CD-ROMS, Children

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Family Health Services
50 East State Street, P.O. Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625-0364

Telephone: (609) 292-4043
Secondary Telephone: 609-292-7837
Fax: (609) 292-9288
Website: http://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/index.shtml
Contact for cost information.

This directory has been prepared as a resource for identification of fluoride levels in local community water supplies in New Jersey. The first part of the document contains fluoride by county and municipality; the second part contains the names and telephone numbers of water purveyors.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, New Jersey, Dentists, Directories

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

LeAnn Dooley
Multnomah County Health Department, Dental Services
426 SW Stark Street, Ninth Floor
Portland, OR 97204

Telephone: (503) 988-3674
Fax: (503) 988-5605
Contact E-mail: leann.l.dooley@co.multnomah.or.us
Available at no charge.

This manual outlines training for early childhood caries prevention for health professionals. In addition to program goals and objectives and handouts, the manual includes information on the fluoride varnish program, the fluoride drop program, the yearly curriculum for infants and children from birth to age 3, and the yearly curriculum for pregnant women. The manual also contains illustrations, question sheets, checklists, sample forms, and handouts written in English, Vietnamese, Spanish, and Russian.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Curricula, Fluorides, Early childhood caries, Training materials, Prenatal education, Local initiatives, Oregon, Non English language materials, Spanish language materials, Asian language materials

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
2 Lafayette Street, 20th Floor, CN-65
New York, NY 10007

Telephone: (212) 676-2188
Website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/home/home.shtml
Available from the website.

This brochure and fact sheet are designed to raise awareness among pediatric primary care health professionals, parents, and other caregivers about Medicaid reimbursement for the application of fluoride varnish to children’s teeth in New York. The brochure contains figures, photographs, and tables showing the eruption patterns of primary teeth, signs of early childhood caries, a caries risk assessment tool, and how to apply varnish. Other resources such as varnish suppliers and training are also provided. The fact sheet encourages parents to ask their child’s pediatrician about fluoride varnish and includes information and tips for before, during, and after varnish application.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Fluorides, Primary care, Dental care, Medicaid, Reimbursement, New York, Educational materials

National Academy for State Health Policy
10 Free Street, Second Floor
Portland, ME 04101

Telephone: (207) 874-6524
Secondary Telephone: (202) 903-0101
Fax: (207) 874-6527
E-mail: info@nashp.org
Website: http://www.nashp.org
Available from the website.

This brief presents results from a survey of the 50 states and the District of Columbia on the use of primary care medical providers to increase access to oral health care for children. Topics include the status of children's oral health care; dental coverage; methods for early intervention (fluoride varnish, screening, risk assessment, anticipatory guidance) in primary care settings; and state policies to integrate preventive oral health care into primary care settings. A table outlines reimbursement for oral health services by primary care medical providers by state.

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Keywords: Oral health, Access to health care, Dental care, Fluorides, Primary care, State initiatives, Reimbursement, Children

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 from the website.

This document provides background information on the role of water fluoridation in prevention of dental caries, and presents recommendations on fluoridated public water supply systems for communities and schools. The recommendations cover administration, monitoring and surveillance, technical requirements, and safety procedures. References and a glossary are included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Dental caries, Children

This pamphlet discusses the benefits of fluoride, its sources, to whom it is beneficial, its cost, its safety, parental monitoring of children's toothbrushing habits, prevention of tooth decay, dental fluorosis, drinking of optimally fluoridated water, relationships between fluoride and cancer, how to get fluoride in communities without fluoridated water, and the availability of fluoride in bottled water.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water

Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Oral Health
150 North 18th Avenue, Suite 320
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Telephone: (602) 542-1866
Fax: (602) 364-1494
Website: http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/owch/ooh/index.htm
Available from the website.

This continuing education program guide contains information for health professionals about anticipatory guidance for children ages 3 and under and emphasizes the importance of establishing a dental home for children by age 1. Topics include the transmissible nature of dental caries, risk assessment for dental caries in children ages 3 and under, the knee-to-knee position for oral screening, and indications for fluoride varnish application in children ages 3 and under. The guide also contains a questionnaire for health professionals to complete at the conclusion of the program, the Arizona Academy of Pediatric Dentists' policy statement on oral health care for infants and young children, and the American Academy of Pediatrics' Caries-Risk Assessment Tool.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Dental caries, Early childhood caries, Fluorides, Resources for professionals, Continuing education, Professional training, Distance education

California Dental Association Foundation, First Smiles Education and Training Project
1201 K Street, Suite 1511
Sacramento, CA 95814

Telephone: (916) 554-4918
Fax: (916) 498-6182
E-mail: Rolande.Loftus@cda.org
Website: http://www.cdafoundation.org/learn/first_smiles_education_and_training_program
Available from the website.

This continuing education course for oral health professionals provides information on how to detect dental caries in young children, including those with special health care needs, and how to provide early interventions to manage the disease process. Topics include the causes and costs of early childhood caries (ECC), ECC prevention, risk assessment for infants and young children, and documenting and billing for fluoride varnish application.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Children with special health care needs, Early childhood caries, Disease prevention, Risk assessment, Dental care, Early intervention services, Fluorides, Continuing education, Distance education, Resources for professionals

Oregon Public Health Division
800 N.E. Oregon Street, Suite 930
Portland, OR 97232

Telephone: (971) 673-1222
Secondary Telephone: (971) 673-0372
Fax: (971) 673-1299
Website: http://public.health.oregon.gov/Pages/Home.aspx
Available from the website.

These training modules are designed to help medical and dental providers implement early childhood caries preventive services for infants and toddlers into their current practice. Topics include the prevalence and impact of oral disease, risk assessment, culturally-appropriate anticipatory guidance, fluoride varnish application, implementation, workflow tips, and access to care. The modules also provide examples of culturally-appropriate handouts, exam/waiting room posters, and anticipatory guidance that can be shared with parents and caregivers. No cost continuing education is available.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Fluorides, Primary care, Preventive health services, Training, Continuing education

National Cancer Institute
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20892-8322

Telephone: (800) 422-6237
Secondary Telephone:
Fax: (301) 402-0555
E-mail: cancergovstaff@mail.nih.gov
Website: http://www.cancer.gov
Available from the website.

This public education fact sheet presents key points and facts about fluoridated community water in a question and answer format. Questions include (1) what is fluoride? (2) what is fluoridated water? (3) why fluoridate water? (4) when did water fluoridation begin in the United States? (5) can fluoridated water cause cancer? and (6) where can people find additional information on fluoridated water?

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Cancer, Consumer education materials

American Dental Association, Online Catalog
Telephone: (800) 947-4746
Fax: (312) 440-3542
Website: http://catalog.ada.org/
$11.95 (member), $17.95 (nonmember); also available from the website. Document Number: J120.

This booklet contains answers to frequently asked questions about community water fluoridation. Information based on scientific research is presented in question-and-answer format for the effectiveness, safety, practice, and cost-effectiveness of fluoridation. Additionally, the booklet contains a compendium of national and international organizations.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Educational materials, Public awareness campaigns, Children, Adults, 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 report presents data collected from a nationwide survey of states to assess fluoridation equipment and training needs. Topics include (1) reported need for new or replacement equipment, the type of equipment needed, and the cost; (2) sytem operators' training needs; and (3) states' utilization of block grant funds for fluoridation. Tables contain national- and state-level data for the fiscal year 1999-2000 and for the period 2000-2004. Estimates of the total cost to support community water fluoridation nationwide during the 1-5 year period are provided. Appendices include the letter and survey used to collect the data from states and a summary table containing information provided by each state.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Needs assessment, Operating costs, Financing, National surveys, State programs, Community based services

South Dakota Department of Health, Oral Health Program
615 East Fourth Street
Pierre, SD 57501

Telephone: (605) 773-3361
Website: http://doh.sd.gov/OralHealth
Available from the website.

This brochure for parents and other caregivers provides information about fluoride and oral health in children, with particular emphasis on fluoride in drinking water. Topics include why children need fluoride, how much they need, where they can get it (public water systems, tablets or drops, toothpaste, bottled water), and ways to prevent them from getting too much.

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, Children, Fluorides, Water, Disease prevention, Educational materials, South Dakota

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
Contact for cost information.

This packet is intended to provide health professionals in Montana with information on state efforts to prevent oral disease. The packet includes the following: (1) historical data on the level of fluoride in Montana's public water systems, (2) information on the benefits of fluoride, (3) a fluoride supplement schedule, (4) a list of communities that add fluoride to their public water system, (5) a laboratory chemical analysis form for use in determining adequate fluoride supplementation for private water supply users, (6) an oral health facts and figures fact sheet, and (7) an oral health brochure and early childhood caries poster. The packet also contains fact sheets and brochures that provide oral health care statistics for Montana.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Fluorides, Water, Dental caries, Montana, State programs, Disease prevention

National Academies Press
500 Fifth Street, N.W., Keck 360
Washington, DC 20001

Telephone: (202) 334-3313
Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373
Fax: (202) 334-2451
E-mail: customer_service@nap.edu
Website: http://www.nap.edu
Available from the website. Document Number: ISBN-13 978-0-309-10128-8.

This report presents a review of the scientific basis of the Environmental Protection Agency's levels for fluoride, and the adequacy for protecting children and others from adverse health effects. Chapter contents include an introduction to fluoride in drinking water and its history; measures of exposure to fluoride; pharmacokinetics of fluoride; effects of fluoride on teeth, effects on systems including musculoskeletal, reproductive and developmental, endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, and immune; neurotoxicity and neurobehavioral effects, as well as genotoxicity and carcinogenicity. The final chapter focuses on drinking water standards for fluoride. References are provided and appendices include biographical information on committee members, supplementary information on measures of exposure to fluoride, ecologic studies in epidemiology, comparative pharmokinetics of rates and humans, and detailed information on endocrine studies of fluoride. A Report in Brief is also avaiable.

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Keywords: Fluorides, Water, Oral health, Disease prevention, Adverse effects, Environmental exposure, Carcinogens, Medical research, Oral health

Children's Dental Health Project
1020 19th Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 833-8288
Fax: (202) 331-1432
E-mail: cdhpinfo@cdhp.org
Website: http://www.cdhp.org
Available from the website.

This database provides a comprehensive online compilation of court decisions, laws, and policies related to community water fluoridation from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The database has four primary sections: search, case law, state and local action, and federal action. Searches may be conducted using any combination of keyword, content type, and case topic type. Multiple state and content types can be selected and unselected.

• Materials

Keywords: Databases, Fluorides, Water, Court decisions, Legislation, Public policy

North Dakota Department of Health, Oral Health Program
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 301
Bismarck, ND 58505-0200

Telephone: (800) 472-2286
Secondary Telephone: (701) 328-2356
Fax: (701) 328-1412
Website: http://www.ndhealth.gov/oralhealth
Available from the website.

This section of the North Dakota Oral Health Program Web site contains resources on fluoride varnish. Resources for health professionals include a fluoride varnish reference guide, risk-assessment tool, Medicaid reimbursement guidelines, the North Dakota legal authorities to apply fluoride varnish, a sample consent form and standing medical order, and a list of supplies. A research brief on the evidence base for fluoride varnish and a brochure and fact sheet for parents and other caregivers of young children are also included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Reimbursement, Parental consent, Medicaid, State programs, State legislation, Reference materials, Guidelines, Forms, 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
Available for loan.

This participant binder contains fluoride varnish and oral health screening training materials for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment medical professionals in Maryland. Contents include presentation slides; Medicaid reimbursement information; sample forms for referrals, consent, and standing orders; supply information; and information about available resources. Also included are program brochures; a pre-test/survey; and a manual on procedures, policies, and protocols. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, EPSDT, Screening, Preventive health services, Fluorides, Training materials, Resources for professionals, Maryland

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 from the website.

This manual outlines aspects of Maryland’s fluoride varnish program. Topics include the target population for fluoride varnish and the protocol and procedures for the application of fluoride varnish. Information on billing, provider training, and the fluoride varnish registry is included. The appendix contains sample forms for assessment, referral, and consent; Maryland’s preventive health care periodicity schedule; fluoride varnish ordering information and an application checklist; and a sample EPSDT medical provider standing order. Additional information for program participants is available from the program’s website, including training presentation slides, a brochure for parents and caregivers, a brochure for EPSDT medical providers, a printed materials order form, and other resources.

• Manual
• Program Web Site

Keywords: Oral health, EPSDT, Screening, Preventive health services, Fluorides, Manuals, Resources for professionals, Maryland, Children

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
Available from the website.

This slide presentation provides instruction on implementing Missouri's Oral Health Preventive Services program to provide screenings, fluoride varnish, education, and referral for children in schools. Contents include the course outline and objectives, a description of the program's methodology, a definition of fluoride varnish, and an explanation of how fluoride varnish works and how it is applied. Additional topics include maintaining children's privacy and self-esteem, infection control, the application process, and post-application instructions. The presentation concludes with a series of self-test questions. A short online instructional video is also available; the video discusses applying fluoride varnish to young children using the knee-to-knee position.

• PowerPoint Slides
• Program Web Site

Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Fluorides, Dental caries, Prevention services, School based clinics, School health programs, Missouri, Program descriptions, Training materials, Audiovisual materials, Children,

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 information and consent form (active consent) are intended to be shared with parents and other caregivers by health professionals working in public health settings in Massachusetts prior to applying fluoride varnish on children's teeth. The fact sheet addresses the following questions: what is fluoride varnish, is fluoride varnish safe, why is the doctor using fluoride varnish, and what does my child do after they get fluoride varnish. The fact sheet and consent form are available in Albanian, Chinese, English, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

• English
• All Languages

Keywords: Oral health, Children, Fluorides, Prevention health services, Parental consent, Forms, State initiatives, Massachusetts, Spanish language materials, Non English language materials, Educational materials, Asian 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 addresses the application of fluoride varnish on children's teeth in the medical setting as one way to deliver oral health services to prevent tooth decay in children. The content addresses the following questions: what is the public health issue, what is the impact of fluoride varnish, is fluoride varnish safe, what is the Massachusetts Department of Public Health doing, how do health professionals obtain training for fluoride varnish, how do health professionals bill MassHealth for fluoride varnish, and how is fluoride varnish applied.

• PDF

Keywords: Oral health, Children, Fluorides, Preventive health services, State initiatives, Massachusetts

Minnesota Department of Human Services
444 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155

Telephone: (651) 431-2000
Secondary Telephone: 1-800-627-3529
Fax: (651) 431-7476
E-mail: DHS.Info@state.mn.us
Website: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/
Available from the website.

This fact sheet provides information about fluoride varnish for health professionals who offer services to children and adolescents enrolled in Child and Teen Checkups, Minnesota's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment program. The fact sheet presents national statistics on dental caries in children, discusses the safety and use of fluoride varnish in preventing tooth decay, and describes the role of health professionals in applying fluoride varnish for children who are at moderate or high risk for tooth decay. Additional resources are provided, including instructions for billing for fluoride-varnish applications for children enrolled in Minnesota health care programs.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Children, Dental caries, Disease prevention, EPSDT, State programs, Program descriptions, Minnesota, Resources for professionals

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
Available from the website.

This manual provides instructions and guidelines for a school-based fluoride mouthrinse program for elementary-school-age children in California. Contents include a review of the advantages of using fluoride varnish, text of the California Dental Practice Act, a selection from the Business and Professions Code Sections 1740-1777, the application protocol, and sample post-application instructions and application/consent forms for parents (in English and Spanish). Additional resources include the California Children's Dental Disease Prevention Program permission form, tips on ordering supplies, and Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal billing information.

• English/Spanish

Keywords: Oral health, Young children, School age children, Dental caries, Prevention services, Fluorides, Manuals, Guidelines, California, Spanish language materials, Forms

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.

This manual describes the role of health professionals in applying fluoride varnish in children at high to medium risk for dental caries. Contents include information on training and supplies, positioning of infants and young children for varnish application, and the importance of establishing a dental home. Resources for consumers are also provided.

• PDF

Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Fluorides, Dental care, Early intervention services, Manuals

Texas Department of State Health Services, Oral Health Program
P.O. Box 149347, Mail Code 1938
Austin, TX 78714-9347

Telephone: (512) 776-7323
Fax: (512) 776-7256
E-mail: dental@dshs.state.tx.us
Website: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/dental/default.shtm
Available from the website.

This manual provides as a guide for implementing a fluoride varnish program in Texas. It contains information about fluoride varnish advantages, protocols, and application. Additional information includes a description of various types of fluoride varnish, cost, and ordering information. Also provided are sample documents such as program reporting forms, parent letters, and handouts. Instructions are supplemented with photographs.

• Word Document

Keywords: Oral health, Early childhood caries, Prevention, Fluorides, Young children, School age children, Manuals, Texas, State programs

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 protocol outlines the importance of fluoride varnish in the prevention of tooth decay. Topics include the content and uptake of fluoride in tooth enamel, dental caries prevention, safety concerns, fluoride varnish application techniques, and personnel requirements.

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Dental caries, Fluorides, Protocols, Iowa, Educational materials, Disease prevention, 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
Available at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCH00308.

This guide provides an annotated list of resources on the use and application of fluoride varnish, including (1) journal articles; (2) materials on meetings; policy; professional education, tools, and training; public education; and state and local programs; and (3) organizations. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

• PDF
• Online Order Form

Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Disease prevention, Dental care, Fluorides, Directories, Resources for professionals, Bibliographies, Children

Southwest District Health
Caldwell Office 920 Main Street
Caldwell, ID 83605

Telephone: (208) 455-5300
Website: http://www.publichealthidaho.com/default.asp
Available from the website.

This brochure for parents and other caregivers describes early childhood caries and provides tips on how to reduce the risk for young children. Tips cover using a bottle at bedtime, when to begin using a cup, scheduling the first dental visit, reducing sugar consumption, cleaning the mouth and teeth daily, and using fluoride supplements. Answers to commonly asked questions about fluoride varnish treatment are provided. The brochure is also available in Spanish.

• English
• Spanish

Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Early childhood caries, Dental hygiene, Fluorides, Educational materials, Spanish language 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 at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCH00306.

This fact sheet provides information about fluoride varnish and its uses, effectiveness, safety, service delivery, and reimbursement for health professionals and oral health professionals. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

• PDF
• Online Order Form

Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Dental caries, Fluorides, Treatment effectiveness, Product safety, Health services delivery, Reimbursement, Resources for professionals, 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 brief provides questions and responses to present the best available evidence to help professionals design and evaluate community-based programs that use fluoride varnish. Topics include a definition of fluoride varnish, how fluoride prevents tooth decay, advantages of fluoride varnish over other professionally applied fluorides, how dental caries in primary and permanent teeth can be prevented, how often fluoride varnish should be applied, Food and Drug Administration approval, fluoride varnish safety, whether fluoride varnish contributes to fluorosis, and what could improve the cost-effectiveness of community-based programs. Appendices include a chart outlining fluoride varnish products and a summary of evidence-based clinical recommendations.

• PDF

Keywords: Fluorides, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Child health, Dental care, Oral health, Resources for professionals, Children

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
Available from the website.

This pamphlet for parents and other caregivers addresses fluoride varnish and its role in preventing tooth decay in infants and young children. An after care checklist, dental appointment reminder, and additional oral health care tips are included. The pamphlet is available in Chinese, English, Hmong, Korean, and Spanish.

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Fluorides, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Dental care, Preventive health services, Educational materials, Spanish language materials, Asian language materials

North Dakota Department of Health, Oral Health Program
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 301
Bismarck, ND 58505-0200

Telephone: (800) 472-2286
Secondary Telephone: (701) 328-2356
Fax: (701) 328-1412
Website: http://www.ndhealth.gov/oralhealth
Available from the website.

This fact sheet for parents provides information on what do after a child has received a fluoride varnish application. It instructs parents not to allow brushing, flossing, eating hard or chewy foods, or taking a fluoride supplement for the rest of the day on which the varnish was applied.

• PDF

Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Dental caries, Fluorides, Educational materials, Children

Michigan Department of Community Health, Oral Health Program
Capitol View Building 201 Townsend Street
Lansing, MI 48913

Telephone: (517) 335-8879
Fax: (517) 335-8294
E-mail: oralhealth@michigan.gov
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_4912_6226---,00.html
Available from the website.

This brochure for parents provides information on the Varnish! Michigan program and the benefits of fluoride varnish for protecting primary teeth from decay. Topics include what fluoride varnish is and why it is recommended for infants and children, the safety of fluoride varnish, how it is applied, follow-up care, how long varnish and its benefits last, and costs to the family. The brochure is available in English, Spanish, and Arabic.

• English
• Spanish

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Infants, Young children, School age children, Dental caries, Prevention services, Michigan, School health programs, Spanish language materials, Non English language materials, Consumer education 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.

Using a question-and-answer format, this booklet presents general information on the benefits, safety, and effectiveness of fluoridating the public water supply. Topics include: bone health, cancer rates, dental fluorosis, overexposure to fluoride, sources and quality of the fluoride used, effectiveness of fluoridated water in preventing dental caries, benefits to infants and children, and the cost-effectiveness of fluoridating the public water supply. A bibliography is included.

Keywords: Fluorides, Water, Oral health, 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.

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Educational materials, Resources for professionals, Children, Parents

MaineHealth
110 Free Street
Portland, ME 04101

Telephone: (207) 661-7001
Website: http://www.mainehealth.org
Available from the website.

This website provides information and resources from a community partnership working to integrate oral health assessment, fluoride varnish treatments, and parent and other caregiver counseling on good oral health practices into the medical and social service settings where infants and young children (from birth to age 3) receive services. Contents include information about participating practices, reimbursement and training for professionals, sample benefit language for employers, materials for parents and families, and a referral list. Journal articles and additional resources on water fluoridation, conferences, and policy are included.

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Health promotion, Collaboration, Public private partnerships, Community based services, Dental caries, Risk assessment, Fluorides, Training, State initiatives, Maine

Georgia Department of Public Health, Oral Health Section
Two Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303-3186

Telephone: (404) 657-6639
E-mail: llkoskela@dhr.state.ga.us
Website: http://health.state.ga.us/programs/oral/index.asp
Available from the website.

This manual provides information for health professionals on the use and application of fluoride varnish in public oral health programs in Georgia. Guidance specific to Georgia along with resources that have been developed nationally are presented. Topics include the advantages, benefits, use, and application of fluoride varnish; and who may apply fluoride varnish in Georgia. Supporting evidence; information on ordering fluoride varnish; billing information for Medicaid, PeachCare (the state's Children's Health Insurance Program), and care management organizations; consent forms and samples; information for parents on fluoride varnish; a list of fluoride varnish programs; and resources are also included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

• PDF

Keywords: Oral health, Resources for professionals, Fluorides, Prevention programs, Public health dentistry, State programs, Georgia, Manuals, Reimbursement, Forms, 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 photocopies available at no charge.

Plans to develop a community water fluoridation system accessible to Hawai`i's general population was the goal of this project. Hawai`i's children have the highest dental caries prevalence rates in the nation with the lowest available fluoridated water systems. Promotional, educational and legislative activities related to community water fluoridation were facilitated through the leadership and support from a Fluoridation Technical Team and Community Task Force along with a Project Coordinator and engineer consultant. Through the development of a Technical Reference Document, a Strategic Action Plan, educational curriculum and informational packets, training and program coordination and planning were accomplished. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Training, Public health education, Data analysis, Data collection, Early childhood caries, Legal issues, Media campaigns

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
$35.00 for kit; video is available to be viewed from the website.

This kit is designed for use by Head Start program staff and their community partners in providing oral health services for children enrolled in Region VIII Head Start programs. Contents include a DVD and a companion CD-ROM. The DVD video segments describe Head Start oral health services and oral-health-related Head Start program performance standards. Information on how programs can support parents by providing education, helping them establish and maintain oral hygiene practices, and helping them access oral health care services is included. Components of the oral health visit are also discussed, including risk assessment, fluoride varnish application, and anticipatory guidance. The companion CD-ROM contains a risk-assessment form, materials on fluoride from California’s First 5 Oral Health project, anticipatory guidance, and selected journal article reprints. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

• Video Only

Keywords: Oral health, Head Start, Region VIII, Program descriptions, CD-ROMs, DVDs, Resources for professionals, Audiovisual materials, 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
Available on-site only.

This manual was designed for use by health professionals and community-service professionals developing systems to improve the oral health status of pregnant women, infants, and young children. The manual was originally developed as part of a pilot project in Flagstaff, Arizona, and was then expanded for use in all Early Head Start programs served by the Northern Arizona Council of Governments Head Start program. The program is intended to increase coordination of care, accessibility of secondary and tertiary prevention, provision of primary preventive oral health care, and integration of oral health as part of the overall general health of children and their families. The manual is divided into 10 sections, which include information on the project history and the oral health status of children in Arizona, a program outline, an oral health coordinator job description, Head Start program performance standards, state practice act rules and regulations, clinical information and forms pertaining to dental visits and the application of fluoride varnish, and resources. Two CD-ROMs containing the program database, forms, and documents are also included. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Pregnant women, Infants, Young children, Child health, Maternal health, Head Start, Early Head Start, Dental care, Health services delivery, Program development, Manuals, Arizona

National Academies Press
500 Fifth Street, N.W., Keck 360
Washington, DC 20001

Telephone: (202) 334-3313
Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373
Contact Phone: (800) 624-6242
Fax: (202) 334-2451
E-mail: customer_service@nap.edu
Website: http://www.nap.edu
$35.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-309-04975-X.

This report reviews the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards related to fluoridated drinking water, examines the health effects of ingested fluoride, and addresses the question of whether the maximum contaminant level of 4 milligrams (mg) of fluoride per liter of drinking water is appropriate. The report discusses various kinds of toxicity that have been attributed to fluoride ingestion, including dental fluorosis; bone fracture; reproductive, renal, gastrointestinal, and immunologic toxicities; genotoxicity; and carcinogenicity. The report also assesses the current EPA drinking water standard for fluoride to determine whether it is protective of public health. The document is intended for use by EPA in deciding whether to maintain or revise its current drinking water standard for fluoride.

Keywords: Fluorides, Water, Toxicology, Oral health, Fractures, Carcinogens, Standards

Chris Wood
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 training kit contains materials on early childhood caries prevention and fluoride varnish, including a brochure, anticipatory guidance, and manuals. The kit includes schedules (prenatal to age 2) and resources for oral health care. The accompanying presenter manual includes class objectives, an outline, and participation notes, as well as camera-ready copies for making slides and a post-training evaluation form. A separate manual provides information for health professionals on fluoride varnish application, as well as parent information and consent forms (in English and Spanish). [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Fluorides, Disease prevention, Early intervention services, Training materials, State programs, Nevada, Manuals, Spanish language materials

Christine Wood
Nevada State Health Division, Oral Health Initiative
4150 Technology Way, Suite 210
Carson City, NV 89706

Telephone: (775) 684-4285
Website: http://health.nv.gov/CC_OralHealth.htm
Available from the website.

This kit contains a set of 20 PowerPoint presentation slides (including presenter notes), a pre-test, and a post-test for educating Head Start staff and parents about fluoride. Selected topics include types of fluoride and the benefits of fluoride in maintaining oral health. The presentation and pre- and post-tests are available in English and Spanish. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

• PDF

Keywords: Oral health, Head Start, Health education, Fluorides, Water, Spanish language materials, Children

Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Health Care Access and Accountability
P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53701-0309

Telephone: (608) 266-8922
Fax: (608) 266-1096
Website: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/aboutdhs/DHCF/dhcf.htm
Available from the website.

These program materials are designed for use in providing on-site training to health professionals in promoting maternal oral health and preventing early childhood caries. Topics include conducting oral health risk assessments to identify individuals in need of preventive or restorative oral health services, making referrals, educating pregnant adolescents on the importance of good oral health, linking maternal oral health to birth outcomes, and applying fluoride varnish, if indicated. Contents include a letter to health professionals; background information on early-childhood-caries prevention in health systems; outcome objectives; presentation slides; risk assessment, anticipatory guidance, and fluoride varnish manuals; sample oral-health-education materials; a list of resources; and selected articles. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Maternal health, Pregnant adolescents, Early childhood caries, Disease prevention, Health promotion, Fluorides, Patient education materials, Resources for professionals, Training materials, Wisconsin

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
Available from the website.

These resources are components of a public-awareness campaign in Connecticut designed to build partnerships among oral health, general health, and social service professionals and parents and other caregivers to reduce oral disease in infants and children enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The resources focus on the importance of oral health and oral health care during infancy and early childhood, with an emphasis on the age 1 dental visit. Contents include a 1-hour webinar; a program fact sheet and resource list; a map of dental home networks in relation to WIC sites; and referral forms. Posters on infant oral health are provided in English and Spanish. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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• Program Web Site

Keywords: Oral health, Public awareness campaigns, Infants, Young children, Disease prevention, Health promotion, Distance education, Fluorides, Forms, WIC program, State initiatives, Connecticut, Spanish language materials

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
Available from the website.

These resources are components of a public-awareness campaign in Connecticut designed to build partnerships among oral health, general health, and social service professionals and parents and other caregivers to reduce oral disease in infants and children enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The resources focus on the importance of oral health and oral health care during infancy and early childhood, with an emphasis on the age 1 dental visit. Contents include a program fact sheet, a map of dental home networks in relation to WIC sites, a dental home referral form, and a client instruction sheet for fluoride varnish aftercare written in English and Spanish. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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• Program Web Site

Keywords: Oral health, Public awareness campaigns, Infants, Young children, Disease prevention, Health promotion, Distance education, Fluorides, Forms, WIC program, State initiatives, Connecticut, Spanish language materials

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
Website: http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Dental/index.cfm
Available from the website.

This presentation provides an overview of early childhood caries (ECC) and describes its impact on American Indian and Alaska Native children. Topics include how to conduct an oral health risk assessment, apply fluoride varnish, and present oral health messages to families to prevent ECC.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Early childhood caries, Dental caries, Children, American Indians, Alaska natives, Minority health, Resources for professionals, 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 for loan.

These materials are part of outreach activities for I-Smile, Iowa’s dental home initiative for children. Contents include brochures and posters (in English and Spanish), and other items. A program description, information about care coordination and support for families and school oral health screening, activity pages for children, tips and tools for parents, and public service announcements (videos) are also available from the website. Some of the materials are available in Spanish.

• Program Web Site

Keywords: Oral health, Public awareness campaigns, Dental hygiene, Dental care, Young children, Materials for children, Parent education, Iowa, Spanish language materials, 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
Available from the website.

This handbook is intended to assist the oral health coordinator (dental hygienist) in providing primary prevention and care-coordination services for young children and their families in Iowa. Selected topics include the dental home and dental caries screening and treatment services. The handbook contains an overview of Iowa's I-Smile project, oral health service guidelines, oral-health-education guidelines, sample forms, resources, and a glossary of acronyms.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Dental care, Health screening, Low income groups, Iowa

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 guide for health professionals provides training and education on oral screening, risk assessment, and fluoride varnish application as part of the I-Smile Dental Home Project, a statewide initiative to provide primary prevention and care coordination within Iowa's public health network. Topics include the importance of children's oral health, parent-education tips, and when to refer children to the local I-Smile coordinator for help with finding a dentist. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Screening, Risk assessment, Fluorides, Professional training, Training materials, State initiatives, Iowa, Audiovisual materials, 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
Available for loan.

This participant folder contains materials for the Infant Oral Care Training held on September 18, 2006, in Denver, Colorado. The target audience included Colorado's Early Head Start, Head Start, and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start program staff and their oral health partners. Topics include risk assessment and infant and child oral examination, family oral health education, and the application of fluoride varnish. Materials are provided in print and on a CD-ROM. Some materials are available in both English and Spanish.

Keywords: Oral health, Screening, Head Start, Early Head Start, Infants, Young children, Migrant health, Fluorides, Conferences, CD-ROMs, Spanish language materials

University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030

Telephone: (860) 679-2808
Website: http://sdm.uchc.edu/index.html
Available from the website.

This pocket card provides information on oral health topics and is intended to serve as a quick reference tool for health professionals during well child care visits. Topics are presented by developmental age (0-2 months, 4 months, 6-9 months, and 12 months and older) and include diet, fluoride supplementation and fluoride varnish, dental caries risk assessment, oral hygiene, dental screening, and regular dental visits. Tooth eruption charts, information on well water testing, and a list of water companies in Connecticut with optimally fluoridated water are also included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Children, Well child care, Dental hygiene, Dental care, Fluorides, Water, Connecticut

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 from the website.

These resources are designed to help state-oral-health-program directors plan, develop, implement, and evaluate oral-health-promotion and disease-prevention efforts. Each component describes a key element of an effective oral health program. Topics include staffing, management, and support; data collection and surveillance, the state oral health plan, partnerships and coalitions, school-based and school-linked dental sealant programs, community-water-fluoridation programs, policy development, evaluation, and program collaboration.

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Keywords: Oral health, Public health infrastructure, State programs, Program development, Program evaluation, Disease prevention, Health promotion

Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Oral Health Program
P.O. Box 2659
Madison, WI 53701-2659

Telephone: (608) 266-5152
Fax: (608) 266-8925
E-mail: Warren.LeMay@wisconsin.gov
Website: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/health/Oral_Health
Available from the website.

This manual provides health professionals with information on women's oral health needs during the prenatal period to promote maternal oral health and early childhood caries prevention. Section 1 includes information on conducting an oral screening, risk assessment checklists for determining maternal periodontal disease and caries risk, training pretest and posttest materials, printed presentation slides, and instructions about providing anticipatory guidance. The section also includes reproducible handouts. Section 2 contains resources and information for providing services, such as early childhood caries screenings, to infants and young children. Information includes risk assessment checklists for identifying children at high risk for developing tooth decay, and testing and presentation materials. Information is also provided on fluoride varnish application instructions and protocols. Additional forms, materials, and resources are included, as well.

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Keywords: Oral health, Prenatal care, Pediatrics, Young children, Early childhood caries, Dental caries, Screening, Fluorides, Disease prevention, Professional training, Health personnel, Manuals, Anticipatory guidance

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 at no charge (program participants only); also available from the website.

This toolkit is intended for use by health professionals trained to deliver preventive oral health services (including oral screening, parent or caregiver education, and fluoride varnish application) to infants and children from birth to age 3 1/2, as part of North Carolina's Into the Mouths of Babes program. Contents include presentation slides on fluoride varnish and the training agenda, fluoride varnish guidelines and helpful hints, and information on supplies and Medicaid reimbursement. Educational materials for parents and encounter forms are provided in English and Spanish. Train-the-trainer program requirements and other resources for professionals are included. Consumer brochures (in English and Spanish) are also available.

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• Program Web Site

Keywords: Oral health, Young children, High risk children, Screening, Fluorides, Parent education, Resources for professionals, Educational materials, Medicaid, North Carolina, Spanish language materials, DVDs, Posters

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 describes the Iowa Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program, designed to improve access to oral health services for children and adolescents ages 1 to 21 from families with low incomes. The program contains two major components: (1) the community component, which includes efforts to increase the local community's capacity to provide services, and (2) the direct services component, which includes education, care coordination, screenings, fluoride varnish applications, and referrals to dentists. Flow charts illustrate specific items within each component.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Dental care, Access to health care, State programs, Iowa, Program descriptions, Case studies

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 guide provides information for health professionals on oral health screening, fluoride varnish and its application, oral health education, and referral to local health professionals as part of Kentucky's expanded Early Childhood Development Initiative. Also included are learning objectives, a list of competencies for health professionals, endorsements for the program, and an illustrated review of pediatric oral health. A CD-ROM and reproducible handouts are also provided.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Early childhood caries, Screening, State initiatives, Professional training, Kentucky, CD-ROMs, Fluorides

Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin
620 South 76th Street, Suite 120
Milwaukee, WI 53214

Telephone: (414) 292-4000
Secondary Telephone: (414) 292-4004
Fax: (414) 231-4972
Website: http://www.chawisconsin.org/oralhealth.htm
Available from the website.

This report describes the results of a development grant to improve the oral health of children in Milwaukee. The project placed oral health care coordinators (OHCCs) in schools to provide preventive oral health services and trained primary care health professionals to perform oral health risk assessments, provide anticipatory guidance, and apply fluoride varnish. Topics include project development, objectives, and evaluation; demographics and key findings; and successes.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Access to health care, Disease prevention, Service coordination, School health programs, Professional training, Program descriptions, State programs, Community programs, Wisconsin

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 curriculum is designed to provide Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment medical providers (i.e., physicians, nurse practitioners) and other health professionals in Maryland with knowledge and skills to reduce the incidence of dental caries among children ages 3 and under and to contribute to the establishment of a dental home. The series of four modules provides information on the role of medical providers in children's oral health. Also included are a description of the dental caries process and instructions on how to conduct a dental caries risk assessment. Finally, the modules address the provision of anticipatory guidance, the application of fluoride varnish, and the importance of referring young children to a dentist. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Disease prevention, Anticipatory guidance, Risk assessment, Dental caries, Fluorides, Referrals, EPSDT, Screening, Distance education, Professional training, Maryland

West Virginia University, School of Dentistry
P.O. Box 9400
Morgantown, WV 26506-9400

Telephone: (304) 293-2521
Fax: (304) 293-2859
E-mail: SOD_General_Info@hsc.wvu.edu
Website: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/sod/
Available from the website.

This website provides training materials for phase 1 of the Medical Infant and Child Oral Health Program in West Virginia. Completion of the program is required for all primary care physicians and their medical ancillary personnel working in offices that receive reimbursement from the West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program or Medicaid for oral health assessment and fluoride varnish applications for children under age 3. Phase 2 materials will be made available within 60 days after the successful completion of phase 1.

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Keywords: Oral health, Continuing education, Screening, Fluorides, Training materials, Medical personnel, West Virginia, Adults

Mississippi State Department of Health, Division of Dental Services
Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700

Telephone: (601) 576-7500
Website: http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/41,0,151.html
Available from the website.

This fact sheet outlines the importance of good oral health and the role community water fluoridation can play in preventing tooth decay. Topics include the cost of community water fluoridation relative to tooth decay treatment costs, progress on meeting national goals to increase the number of people who receive fluoridated public water, the effectiveness of water fluoridation in reducing tooth decay, health professions endorsement, and public funding for water fluoridation programs.

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Keywords: Fluorides, Water, Oral health, Community based services, State programs, Children, Adults

Mississippi State Department of Health, Division of Dental Services
Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700

Telephone: (601) 576-7500
Website: http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/41,0,151.html
Available from the website.

This resource provides information on efforts to provide oral health-related prevention services, including screenings, fluoride varnish applications, and dental sealants, to students in Mississippi schools. It describes dental sealants, how the program works and who is eligible, and how schools and oral health professionals can get involved. A program flyer, enrollment forms for schools and providers, a parental consent form, and an oral health evaluation results form are also included.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, School based clinics, Health screening, Dental sealants, Fluorides, Forms, Prevention programs, State programs, Mississippi

American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098

Telephone: (847) 434-4000
Fax: (847) 434-8000
Website: http://www.aap.org
Available from the website.

This document describes efforts to expand payment to primary care health professionals for oral health prevention services during well-child visits for children enrolled in Medicaid. Topics include state Medicaid programs paying primary care health professionals to perform caries risk assessment and apply fluoride varnish in 2008 and in 2012 and efforts to promote changes in policies and procedures.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Medicaid, Preventive health services, Public awareness campaigns, Trends, Health policy, Public private partnerships, Collaboration

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 from the website.

This brochure for consumers explains the benefits of community water fluoridation. Contents include statements from the American Dental Association, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Surgeon General; information on the safety, benefits, and cost-effectiveness of community water fluoridation; and key points. It is available in both English and Spanish.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Cost effectiveness, Water, Community participation, Educational materials, Spanish language materials, Children

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.

This report describes a project that aimed to prevent dental caries by providing optimal levels of fluoride in Nevada's community water systems. Report sections include the purpose of the project, goals and objectives, methodology, evaluation, results and outcomes, publications and products, dissemination and utilization of project results, future plans and follow-up, type and amount of support and resources needed to replicate the project, as well as the project annotation, abstract, and a list of equipment purchased with grant funds. The appendices include sample flyers, brochures, and a script of a public service announcement. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Dental caries, Prevention programs, Final reports, Community programs, State initiatives, Nevada, 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.

The New Hampshire Oral Health Project sought to improve the oral health of the children of New Hampshire by hiring a part-time oral health coordinator to be a central resource for preventive oral health efforts and assist the state and communities to develop community water fluoridation efforts by collaborating with the public and private sectors. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Health education, Continuing education, Information sources, Media campaigns, Preventive health care, State programs, Needs assessment

Texas Department of State Health Services, Oral Health Program
P.O. Box 149347, Mail Code 1938
Austin, TX 78714-9347

Telephone: (512) 776-7323
Fax: (512) 776-7256
E-mail: dental@dshs.state.tx.us
Website: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/dental/default.shtm
Available from the website.

This website provides information on Oral Evaluation and Fluoride Varnish (OEFV ) in the Medical Home, a program aimed at improving the oral health of infants and young children (ages 6–35 months) in Texas. Topics include certification and reimbursement for physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses for performing limited services in conjunction with a Texas Health Steps medical checkup. Services include oral evaluation, fluoride varnish application, anticipatory guidance, and referral to a dentist. Links to training programs, forms, materials, product resources, online provider lookup, and the Medicaid provider website are also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Preventive health services, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Reimbursement, Training, Medicaid, State programs, Texas

Melissa Hoebbel
Oral Health America
410 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 352
Chicago, IL 60611

Telephone: (312) 836-9900
Fax: (312) 836-9986
E-mail: info@oralhealthamerica.org
Contact E-mail: melissa@oralhealthamerica.org
Website: http://www.oralhealthamerica.org
Available from the website.

This website describes a project to support local community efforts to provide oral health preventive services to children most at risk for dental caries. The project distributes dental products including dental sealants, fluoride varnish, prophy paste, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sugar free gum, dental flossers, and other supplies donated from corporate partners. The website contains information about project eligibility, a product donation request form, and a product donation report form.

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• Program Web Site

Keywords: Oral health, Resources for professionals, Fluorides, Dental sealants, Community programs, School health programs

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.

This toolkit is intended to support health professionals and local programs in linking children enrolled in Head Start with dental homes. Contents include fact sheets for pregnant women and parents of young children, training materials on oral health risk assessment and fluoride varnish, educational materials, referral forms, and continuing education resources. Some materials relate specifically to South Carolina, and some apply nationally.

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Keywords: Oral health, Head Start, Young children, Fluorides, Training materials, Continuing education, Educational materials, Resources for professionals, State initiatives, South Carolina

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 series of fact sheets for consumers presents information on a variety of oral health topics. Topics include amalgam, bad breath, cosmetic dentistry, dental benefit coverage, 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, oral piercing, 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 Association of Local Boards of Health
1840 Devlac Grove
Bowling Green, OH 43402

Telephone: (419) 353-7714
Fax: (419) 352-6278
Website: http://www.nalboh.org
Available from the web site after registration.

This document addresses prevention of tooth decay through community water fluoridation as part of an effective public health intervention. Topics include the importance of fluoride, how tooth decay can be prevented via community water fluoridation, why there is opposition to fluoridation of community water, and opportunities and best practices in education, policy support, collaboration, and financial resources. Examples are provided from Manchester, New Hampshire; Burlington, Vermont, and Cayuga County, New York. Appendices include frequently asked questions, a model fluoridation ordinance, and oral health resources. References are also included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Caries, Fluoride, Water, Disease prevention, Case studies, Community programs

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 website lists a series of maps that provide a picture of oral health resources in Maine. The maps display data on the number and density of licensed dentists and dental hygienists by county of practice, safety net dental clinics, schools funded to provide fluoride mouthrinse and dental sealants, and public water systems providing optimally fluoridated water.

• Materials
• Explanatory Notes

Keywords: Oral health, Data, Maps, Work force, Prevention programs, State programs, Maine

Tracy Schupp
National Association of Local Boards of Health
1840 Devlac Grove
Bowling Green, OH 43402

Telephone: (419) 353-7714
Fax: (419) 352-6278
Website: http://www.nalboh.org
Available from the website.

This website displays state-specific resources to help local boards of health assess a community’s oral health needs and develop or recommend policies, procedures, and programs to meet those needs. Contents include state oral health program contacts, synopses of state and territorial dental public health programs, reports on children’s oral health, resources on community water fluoridation and school-based oral health programs, and state oral health action plans.

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Keywords: Oral health, State programs, Local programs, Community health, Needs assessment, Program development, Resources for professionals

United Methodist Health Ministry Fund
P.O. Box 1384 100 East First
Hutchinson, KS 67504-1384

Telephone: (800) 369-7191
Secondary Telephone: (316) 662-8586
E-mail: healthfund@healthfund.org
Website: http://www.healthfund.org
Available from the website.

This reference guide focuses on oral health referral sources and fluoride varnish information and resources for non-oral-health professionals. The guide was adapted from a 2004 supplement to the American Association of Family Physicians Home Study Monogram to encourage the expansion of oral health preventive measures in Kansas. Topics include the role of fluoride varnish in preventing tooth decay; indications for the use of fluoride varnish; the importance of fluoride; the safety, history, advantages, and disadvantages of fluoride varnish; and fluoride-varnish products and protocols. A list of suggested equipment and materials and steps in applying fluoride varnish are included. A quick reference guide to fluoride varnish facts; online oral-health-training information; definitions for non-oral-health professionals; and a list of fact sheets, pamphlets, journal articles, and other publications are also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Dental education, Resources for professionals, Reference materials, Protocols, Kansas, Children

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 information for professionals and consumers on various oral health topics, including burning mouth syndrome, cancer treatments, cleft lip and palate, developmental disabilities, diabetes and oral health, dry mouth (xerostomia), fillings (amalgams), fluoride, genetics, gum (periodontal) diseases, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, oral cancer, organ transplantation, oral and facial pain, pregnancy, saliva and salivary gland disorders, dental sealants, Sjögren's Syndrome, smokeless tobacco, taste disorders, TMJ disorders, and tooth decay (dental caries).

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adults, Infectious diseases, Mouth diseases, Dental care, Special health care needs, 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 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.

• Materials

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

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 policy brief discusses legislative strategies for decreasing the incidence of dental caries and associated disease, especially among children. Strategies proposed include (1) creating financial incentives for communities to develop fluoridated water systems, and (2) creating programs to increase the use of dental sealants and fluoride products through public and professional education and subsidized treatment. The brief presents background information on the burden of tooth decay and disparities in treatment among children, existing interventions for improving oral health and preventing tooth decay, and evidence of the effectiveness of community water fluoridation and dental sealant programs. The brief also discusses the context for oral health legislation, and presents information on the costs associated with community water fluoridation programs.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Children, Dental caries, Prevention programs

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop K-40
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (404) 498-1515
Secondary Telephone: (800) 232-4636
E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp
Available from the website.

These documents provide an overview of the burden of oral disease in the United States and federal and state efforts to address the problem. Topics include the efforts of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to support state-based programs, monitor oral health status, provide education and share expertise, support prevention science and new approaches, guide infection control in dentistry, and prevent oral cancer. Stories and description of state programs that can serve as examples are included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Health status, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Infection control, Government role, State programs, Children, Families

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.

This final report describes the State Planning and Fluoridation Systems Development Initiative that was implemented in Oregon. The purpose of the project was to develop the infrastructure necessary to assist in the creation and facilitation of community-based coalitions that will then address the prevention of dental caries through the implementation of water fluoridation at the community level. The report discusses the purpose of the project, goals and objectives, methodology, evalution, results and outcomes, publications and products, dissemination and utilization of results, future plans and follow-up, and type and amount of support and resources needed to replicate. The report includes two appendices: a copy of a brochure of community water fluoridation and a fluoride education materials order form. A diskette with the material is included, as well. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Fluorides, Water, Oregon, State initiatives, Health care systems, Dental caries, Community programs, Coalitions, Prevention, Final reports

Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center
U.S. Office of Head Start Telephone: (866) 763-6481
Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc
Available from the website.

These education materials were developed for staff, parents, and young children in Head Start and other early childhood programs located in the Pacific Islands and other rural settings. Contents include a coloring book on preventing tooth decay in early childhood, storyboards on toothbrushing and fluoride varnish, a poster on oral health during pregnancy and infancy, and a flipchart on the "lift the lip" technique. The storyboards are available in English and Spanish.

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Pacific Islanders, Head Start, Rural population, Dental hygiene, Disease prevention, Health promotion, Spanish language 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 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]

• PDF
• 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

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 series of statements reflects the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors' (ASTDDs') priorities and stance on dental public health issues. Topics include community water fluoridation, coordinated school oral health, dental amalgam, dental sealants, early childhood caries, first dental visit by age one, fluoride supplements, fluoride varnish, health care reform, perinatal oral health, preventing tobacco use and eliminating exposure to second-hand smoke, school-based or school-linked programs and services, state legislation, and using data to inform decisions and policy development. Links to information on ASTDD's policy committee; ASTDD issue briefs, position papers, and resolutions; and related resources from other organizations are also available from the website.

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Keywords: Oral health, Professional societies, Public policy, Policy development

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 fact sheet presents a snapshot of efforts to reduce dental caries. The fact sheet includes a brief statistical overview of dental caries among children and adults, a description of community-based strategies to prevent tooth decay, and a graph depicting progress in meeting the Healthy People 2010 oral health objectives. Also included is information on the impact of community and school partnerships in Wisconsin; community coalitions in California, New Hampshire, Nevada, Texas, and Utah; and a school-based dental sealant program in Ohio.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Fluorides, Water, Healthy People 2010, Ohio, Community based services, Case studies, School health services, Statistics, Children

Washington Dental Service Foundation
P.O. Box 75983
Seattle, WA 98175-0983

Telephone: (206) 528-2372
Fax:
E-mail: info@deltadentalwa.com
Website: http://www.kidsoralhealth.org
Available from the website.

This 60-minute online course is intended for primary care health professionals in practices that have received the Washington Dental Service Foundation's in-office training, Preventing Dental Disease in Primary Care Medical Settings. Professionals and staff who complete the course and pass an online assessment will receive one Category II continuing medical education credit and will be certified to provide oral health screening, oral health education, and fluoride varnish services and bill the Washington State Medicaid program for these services. The website includes a resource section with tools for implementing oral health services in a primary care medical practice.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Well child care, Primary care, Distance education, Continuing education, Fluorides, Reimbursement, Medicaid

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.

These three posters discuss the benefits and cost effectiveness of public water fluoridation for the residents of Washington. Statistical information is provided on the costs of water fluoridation versus the costs of dental caries.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Fluorides, Water, Public awareness materials, Posters

American Association of Public Health Dentistry
3085 Stevenson Drive, Suite 200
Springfield, IL 62703

Telephone: (217) 529-6941
Fax: (217) 529-9120
E-mail: natoff@aaphd.org
Website: http://www.aaphd.org
Contact for cost information.

This special issue discusses the history of water fluoridation; fluoridation and the private practice of dentistry; the status of and strategic plans for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fluoridation programs; disputes over fluoridation; the effectiveness of community water fluoridation in the United States; the results of fluoridation in Ireland and in Basel, Switzerland; the impact of fluoridation on dental practice; the future of recombinant DNA technology in oral medicine; and the future of dental curricula.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Conferences, United States, Switzerland, Ireland, Dental care, Genetic engineering, Dental education, Curricula, Anniversaries

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 article presents information on the use of professionally applied topical fluoride (gel, varnish, and foam). Topics include a definition of evidence-based dentistry; the rationale for evidence-based clinical recommendations on professionally applied topical fluoride; and the American Dental Association's process for clinical recommendations, panel conclusions, and clinical recommendations (including a discussion of dental caries risk, a summary chart, and recommendations for additional research). A tool based on scientific evidence adapted from the report is also available.

• Article (open Access)
• Decision-support Tool

Keywords: Fluorides, Pediatric dentistry, Dental care, Research reviews, Professional education, Disease prevention, Prevention services, Evidence based medicine, 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
Available from the website.

This final report describes an oral health project in Virginia to (1) increase age 1 dental visits for children at high risk for dental caries; (2) extend oral health screening, education, and fluoride varnish programs within the Bright Smiles for Babies program; and (3) improve access to care for children with special health care needs through collaborative projects. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Children with special health care needs, Access to health care, Prevention services, Final reports, State initiatives, Virginia, Final reports

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 provides an overview of the activities and accomplishments of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Oral Health. Topics include capacity-building in state programs and in monitoring; efforts to strengthen prevention strategies; and dissemination of data, findings, and effective prevention policies. Additional sections include selected state examples, future directions, publications, and scientific observations.

Keywords: Oral health, Federal agencies, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public health dentistry, Dental care, Access to health care, Population surveillance, State programs, Disease prevention, Case studies, Reports

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

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 provides information to help state, territorial, and community oral health programs develop best practices within the context of their environments. Contents include reports on public health strategies that are supported by evidence for their impact and effectiveness. Topics include coordinated school health programs; early childhood tooth decay; perinatal oral health; school fluoride and dental sealant programs; special health care needs; state coalitions, plans, and mandates; surveillance systems; water fluoridation; and work force development. The resource also provides access to state and community practice examples that illustrate successful implementation of best practice approaches. Additional resources such as definitions, criteria, and surveys are available. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Model programs, Public health services, Community programs, State programs

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 article summarizes information on the efficacy, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of fluoridation of water supplies in the United States.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Public health, Cost effectiveness, Children

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 brochure for consumers provides information about fluoride varnish. Topics include how varnish is applied, how long it lasts, who benefits, and its safety for infants and young children at increased risk for tooth decay, children with special health care needs, and women who are pregnant. Information on low-cost or no-cost insurance is also provided. The brochure is printed in English on one side and in Spanish on the other.

• English/Spanish

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Fluorides, Educational materials, Spanish language materials, Infants, Young children

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.

The recommendations in this report guide oral health and other health professionals, public health officials, policymakers, and the public in using fluoride to achieve maximum protection against dental caries while reducing the likelihood of enamel fluorosis. The recommendations address public health and professional practice, self-care, consumer product industries, and health agencies.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, United States, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Guidelines, Infants, Children, Parents

National Academy for State Health Policy
10 Free Street, Second Floor
Portland, ME 04101

Telephone: (207) 874-6524
Secondary Telephone: (202) 903-0101
Fax: (207) 874-6527
E-mail: info@nashp.org
Website: http://www.nashp.org
Available from the website.

This report is intended to help states that are considering adopting policies to increase children’s access to preventive oral health services by reimbursing primary care health professionals for services such as fluoride varnish application, oral examination or screening, oral health risk assessment, and/or caregiver education. Contents include policy design and implementation considerations and lessons learned from interviews in states (Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Utah, and Washington). Topics include service components and reimbursement, training, legislation and regulation, evaluation, and stakeholder collaboration.

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Keywords: Oral health, Reimbursement, Policy development, State health care reform, Resources for professionals, Children, Infants

Pew State and Consumer Initiatives
901 E Street, N.W., 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20004

Telephone: (202) 552-2000
Fax: (202) 552-2299
Website: http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org
Available from the website.

This fact sheet promotes the medical office as an ideal place to deliver a set of preventive services, including oral health assessment, education of parents, anticipatory guidance, and the application of fluoride varnish. It discusses what fluoride varnish is, its importance in fighting early childhood caries, and its cost-effectiveness. The fact sheet includes a map showing states that already have Medicaid funding for oral health screening and fluoride varnish.

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Keywords: Oral health, Physicians, Fluorides, Reimbursement, Access to health care, Young 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
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

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 (executive summary only).

This report reviews and evaluates public health benefits and risks of fluorides from drinking water and other sources. It deals with properties of fluoride and assessments of health benefits and health risks associated with fluoride based on human and animal studies.

Keywords: Fluorides, Water, Oral health, Dental caries, Public health

Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Oral Health Program
P.O. Box 2659
Madison, WI 53701-2659

Telephone: (608) 266-5152
Fax: (608) 266-8925
E-mail: Warren.LeMay@wisconsin.gov
Website: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/health/Oral_Health
Available from the website.

This sample agency protocol can serve as a blueprint for fluoride varnish application programs for children in public health settings. The purpose of the sample is to provide local health departments with an example that the health departments can adapt for their particular settings. Included in the sample protocol are sample policies, sample procedures, standing medical orders, and resources.

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Keywords: Protocols, Public health agencies, Public health, Oral health, Child health, Dental caries, Fluorides, Prevention, Local programs, Guidelines

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

Telephone: (804) 864-7784
Contact Phone: (804) 864-7780
Fax: (804) 864-7783
Contact Fax: (804) 864-7783
Contact E-mail: mary.kozak@vdh.virginia.gov
Website: http://www.vahealth.org/dental
Available at no charge.

This packet includes materials pertaining to the role of fluoride in oral health. The packet contains a brochure explaining the benefits of water fluoridation; a card with the recommended fluoride dosages for infants, children, and adolescents from birth through age 16; a map illustrating the percentage of cities and counties in Virginia that have access to fluoridated water; a booklet on fluoridation facts; and four fact sheets on determining fluoride concentrations and water testing, school fluoride mouthrinse programs, preventing fluorosis, and fluoridation facts in Virginia.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Disease prevention, School health services, Virginia

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.

This fact sheet provides parents with information about South Carolina’s school oral health program, which includes a dental sealant component and a fluoride treatment (gel, foam, or varnish) component. Definitions of sealants and fluoride treatment are provided, along with information on how children can take part in the program.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental sealants, Fluorides, School health programs, Educational materials, Children

Anderson Center for Dental Care
Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego 3020 Children's Way, MC 5101
San Diego, CA 92123

Telephone: (800) 788-9029
E-mail: refsvc@rchsd.org
Website: http://www.rchsd.org/programsservices/a-z/c-d/centerforhealthiercommunities/andersoncenterfordentalcare/index.htm
Available from the website.

This manual shares lessons learned and productive practices (including assessments, screening, and fluoride varnish) arising from developing, testing, and launching a school-based oral health preventive services program for California children. Topics include the use of fluoride varnish, a school-based fluoride varnish program outline, the role of community health advisors, clinic events, budget and finance issues, training, roles and responsibilities, sample certificates and forms, reference to existing laws, and lists of dental supply companies and California dental societies.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Fluorides, School based clinics, Dental caries, Preventive health services, State programs, California, Manuals, Children

Georgia Department of Public Health, Oral Health Section
Two Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303-3186

Telephone: (404) 657-6639
E-mail: llkoskela@dhr.state.ga.us
Website: http://health.state.ga.us/programs/oral/index.asp
Available from the website.

This fact sheet describes oral health services offered in schools for children from families with low incomes in Georgia. The fact sheet addresses diagnostic, preventive, and basic treatment services including screening and examination, health education, topical fluoride, dental sealants, x-rays, and referrals.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Health education, Screening, Dental care, Fluorides, Dental sealants, Referrals, Underserved communities, State programs, Georgia

Aetna
151 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06156

Telephone: (860) 273-0123
Website: http://www.aetna.com
Available from the website.

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

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

Telephone: (617) 624-6060
Fax: (617) 624-6062
Contact E-mail: lynn.bethel@state.ma.us
Website: http://www.mass.gov/dph/oralhealth
Available at no charge.

This packet contains program documents for providing oral health education, examinations, dental sealants, fluoride varnish, and restorative referrals to second-grade students and education and restorative referrals to third-grade students in the Boston public school system. Documents include a school nurse/principal presentation, an education packet, a consent form, a parent/guardian report card, and a follow-up letter for restorative referrals. A newsletter distributed to all families of second- and third-grade students is also included. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, School based clinics, Young children, Screening, Disease prevention, Educational materials, Resources for professionals, Massachusetts, Fluorides

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; also available from the website.

This training manual provides information on how to assess the oral health of infants and young children at well-child examinations to better enable health professionals to identify infants and young children at risk for early childhood caries. The manual also provides information on how to implement the Smiles for Ohio Fluoride Varnish Program to apply fluoride varnish to the teeth of children at high risk of tooth decay. The manual includes presentation slides, information on making the program work in practice, supply information, information about Medicaid reimbursement, a selection of fluoride-varnish literature, information about referral, a list of additional resources, and handouts and anticipatory guidance. A CD-ROM in the back of the manual contains the manual contents in .pdf format, as well as video clips and the Fluoride Varnish Reference Guide. A DVD containing a narrated video of the slide presentation and a print copy of Bright Futures in Practice: Oral Health–Pocket Guide are also provided. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Children, State programs, Ohio, Medicaid, Reimbursement, Fluorides, High risk infants, High risk children, Referral, Training, Manuals, Resources for professionals, CD-ROMs, DVDs

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 four modules is designed to increase knowledge among Medicaid/Healthcheck primary care medical professionals and other health professionals about reducing the incidence of dental caries in infants and children under age 3 and to contribute to the establishment of a dental home. Topics include the role of primary care medical professionals; the dental caries process; caries risk assessment; and anticipatory guidance, fluoride varnish, and referral.

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Primary care, Preventive health services, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Medicaid, State programs, Ohio

American Academy of Pediatrics, Children's Oral Health Initiative
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove VIllage, IL 60007

Telephone: (866) 843-2271
Secondary Telephone: (847) 434-4779
E-mail: oralhealth@aap.org
Website: http://www2.aap.org/oralhealth
Available from the website.

This document presents information by state on reimbursement for dental-caries-prevention services, including fluoride varnish application. Topics include type of provider, services, fees, procedure codes, delegation, age limit for services, number of varnish applications reimbursed annually, training requirement/expectation, payors, and legislative approval to reimburse primary care health professionals.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Children, Families, Preventive health services, Reimbursement, Fluorides, Dental care, Anticipatory guidance, Risk assessment, Health education, Referrals

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 purpose of this project was to increase the California population receiving fluoridation as a safe, effective, and cost-efficient remedy to the neglected epidemic of tooth decay. The oral health status of California's children falls short of the Healthy People 2000 objectives in most categories. The goal of the project was to achieve public awareness of the benefits of fluoridation and create a climate conducive to implementation of the new California Fluoridation Act. Successful fundraising strategies coupled with the provision of technical expertise to communities resulted in the creation of local coalitions, community education, and capital funding supporting fluoridation. As a result, three of California's four largest cities and three other medium sized communities are committing to providing fluoridation to their residents - a doubling of the California population receiving fluoridation. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, State legislation, Financing, Public health education, Public policy, Preventive health care education, Media campaigns, Public private partnership, Community participation

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 final report describes a California project to achieve public awareness of the benefits of fluoridation and create a climate conducive to implementation of the California Fluoridation Act, to increase the population receiving fluoridation as a safe, effective, and cost-efficient remedy to the neglected epidemic of tooth decay. Report sections include the purpose of the project, goals and objectives, methodology, evaluation, results and outcomes (positive and negative), publications and products, dissemination and utilization of results, future plans and follow up, and type and amount of support and resources needed to replicate the project. Twelve appendices include supporting materials such as notification information, endorsements, newsletters, press kits, Medi-Cal data, Denti-Cal data, and other public awareness materials. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Medicaid, Public awareness materials, MCH research, Final reports, State legislation, California

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 from the website.

This statement offers an endorsement of community water fluoridation. It presents information on the history and benefits of community water fluoridation in the United States, including research findings, brief statistics, and economic analysis. The continuing role of public health in enhancing the oral heath of all Americans is also discussed.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Community programs, Statistics

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
$14 (members), $25 (nonmembers).

This issue of Pediatric Dentistry contains reviews by speakers who participated in the Symposium on the Prevention of Oral Disease in Children and Adolescents held on November 11-12, 2005, in Washington, DC. The purpose of the symposium was to share knowledge and materials to improve the oral health of infants, children, and adolescents. Topics include (1) preventing dental caries; (2) the cost-effectiveness of early dental visits; (3) the acquisition and transmission of Streptococci mutans; (4) the protective role of saliva; (4) the impact of research and development on the prevention of oral diseases in children; (5) evidence-based use of fluoride; (6) the use of pit-and-fissure dental sealants; (7) xylitol, sweeteners, and dental caries; (8) diet quality, added sugar, and dietary fiber intakes among preschool-age children; and (9) tobacco use by adolescents.

Keywords: Oral health, Early childhood caries, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Nutrition, Young children, Children, Adolescents, Tobacco use, Disease prevention, Fluorides, Water, Conference proceedings

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 from the website.

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.

• Materials

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
Available from the website.

This resource features a series of reports published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports between April and December 1999 on 10 public health achievements, reflecting the successful response of public health to the major causes of morbidity and mortality for the period 1900-1999. Topics include vaccination, motor-vehicle safety, workplace safety, control of infectious diseases, decline in deaths from coronary heart disease and stroke, safer and healthier foods, healthier mothers and babies, family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, and tobacco as a health hazard. Critical changes in the U.S. public health system during the century are also addressed.

• Materials

Keywords: Public health, Health policy, Mortality, Morbidity, Vaccination effects, Motor vehicle safety, Occupational safety and health, Infection control, Cardiovascular diseases, Strokes, Food safety, Maternal health, Infant health, Family planning, Fluorides, Water, Tobacco use, Systems development, Oral health, Children, Families, Adults

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.

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, Dental caries, Cancer, Injuries, Fluorides, Water, Dental sealants, School based clinics, Program evaluation, Community based services, Prevention services, Children

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Primary Care and Rural Health, 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
Available from the website.

This website provides training and other resources for health professionals and community volunteers on providing oral health preventive services for infants and children in Missouri. Contents include a program summary and information about becoming a volunteer and finding an oral health consultant. Additional resources include screener training for dentists and dental hygienists and training for health professionals on implementing an oral health component and applying topical fluoride varnish. Presentations for use in conjunction with kindergarten through high school health curriculum are also available in English, Spanish, and Native American versions. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Children, Population surveillance, Screening, School health education, Referrals, Community based services, Prevention programs, Training, Fluorides, State programs, Missouri, Spanish language materials

National Academy for State Health Policy
10 Free Street, Second Floor
Portland, ME 04101

Telephone: (207) 874-6524
Secondary Telephone: (202) 903-0101
Fax: (207) 874-6527
E-mail: info@nashp.org
Website: http://www.nashp.org
Available from the website.

This policy brief presents findings from two surveys on the characteristics of Medicaid programs that reimburse primary care physicians for performing preventive oral health care on young children during regular office visits, as well as on the extent to which the programs reimburse for such care. The brief includes a discussion of the importance of oral health care in childhood and physicians' role in evaluating young children's oral conditions and providing basic preventive services. Topics include the application of fluoride varnish and additional services such as risk assessments, oral examinations, and anticipatory guidance.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Preventive health services, Fluorides, Anticipatory guidance, Medicaid

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
Website: http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Dental/index.cfm
Available from the website.

This fact sheet describes early childhood caries and prevention tips for WIC staff serving American Indian children from birth through age six. Topics include oral hygiene, applying fluoride varnish, and visiting the dentist.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, American Indians, Early childhood caries, Fluorides, WIC program

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
Website: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/oralhealth/OralHealth.html
Available from the website.

This toolkit, a companion document to the Colorado Healthy Community Standards, Oral Health, provides information and resources for Early Childhood Councils, educators, and others working to improve the oral health of young children in Colorado. Contents include background information, suggestions for action, and resources for achieving community oral heath goals. Topics include the dental home, community water fluoridation, oral health education, work force, evidence-based interventions, and community needs assessment. Statistics and information on preventing dental caries and promoting oral health in children are included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Community health, Goals, Health promotion, State initiatives, Colorado, 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
Available from the website.

This report summarizes recommendations on the use of topical fluoride in preventing and controlling tooth decay from an expert panel convened on October 22-23, 2007, in Washington, DC. The matrix was developed primarily for a non-oral-health audience -- program staff and non-oral-health professionals in public health settings (e.g., child care centers, Head Start programs, WIC, primary care) who work with infants and young children from birth to age 6 who are at high risk for tooth decay. Contents include background information, guiding questions, the development process, and conclusions and next steps. Topical fluoride recommendations for children are provided as appendices. A companion presentation is also available. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

• Full Report
• Presentation

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Infants, Children, Dental caries, Early childhood caries, Prevention services, High risk groups, Meetings

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 participant folder contains materials from an expert meeting held on October 22-23, 2007, in Washington, DC. The purpose of the meeting was to translate guidelines and recommendations on the use of topical fluorides in children at-high risk for dental caries into a decision support matrix to help program staff and non-oral health professionals working in public health settings (e.g., child care centers, Head Start programs, WIC, community clinics, and primary care) design interventions. Contents include a background paper titled Topical Fluoride Recommendations for High-Risk Children, the meeting agenda and participant list, presenters' handouts, and a copy of Head Start's program instruction on oral health. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Meetings, Dental caries, High risk children, Fluorides, Model programs

Vermont Department of Health, Office of Oral Health
108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05402

Telephone: (802) 863-7200
Secondary Telephone: (800) 464-4343
Fax: (802) 865-7554
Website: http://healthvermont.gov/family/dental/services.aspx
Available from the website.

This guide describes the value of community water fluoridation. Selected topics include what community fluoridation is and and why it is important, community water fluoridation throughout the United States, the benefits and cost savings of fluoridation, and opposition to fluoridation. Appendices include a list of national and international organizations that recognize the public health benefits of community water fluoridation for preventing dental decay, a bibliography, and a list of selected websites.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Community based services, Educational materials, Children, Adults

Vermont Department of Health, Office of Oral Health
108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05402

Telephone: (802) 863-7200
Secondary Telephone: (800) 464-4343
Fax: (802) 865-7554
Website: http://healthvermont.gov/family/dental/services.aspx
Available from the website.

This guide is designed to help health professionals make decisions about the need for prescribing fluoride supplements for infants, children, and adolescents from birth to age 16. Contents include public water systems listed by town and level of fluoridation, a dietary-fluoride-supplement schedule, health professional responsibilities, and an order form for testing fluoride in well water for families with infants and children under age 4.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Fluorides, Water, Primary prevention, Supplements, Testing, State programs, Vermont

Washington State Department of Health
P.O. Box 47890
Olympia, WA 98504-7890

Telephone: (800) 525-0127
Secondary Telephone: (360) 236-4030
Website: http://www.doh.wa.gov
Available from the website.

These guidelines were developed to assist oral health professionals in planning, implementing, and evaluating school-based dental sealant and fluoride varnish programs adapted from the Seal America: The Prevention Invention program. The guidelines include a process to assess and target at-risk populations; establish community partnerships; determine staff needs and training; procure equipment and supplies; develop policies, procedures, and data-collection forms; schedule schools or sites; prepare for implementation; provide preventive services; and evaluate the process and outcomes.

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Keywords: Oral health, Health promotion, Children, Adolescents, Dental sealants, Fluorides, School based programs, Guidelines, Washington, Disease prevention, Model programs

Washington State Department of Health, Division of Family and Community Health, Oral Health Program
P.O. Box 47835
Olympia, WA 98504-7835

Telephone: (360) 236-3518
Fax: (360) 236-2323
E-mail: oral.health@doh.wa.gov
Website: http://doh.wa.gov/cfh/oralhealth/default.htm
Available from the website.

These guidelines aim to facilitate the implementation of school-based dental-sealant and fluoride-varnish programs in Washington. Topics include the assessment of populations at risk for dental caries, infrastructure, Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, staffing, policies and procedures, data collection, scheduling, quality assurance, sealant and fluoride varnish guidelines, student referral, and process and outcome evaluation. Information on state laws, memorandum of understanding, checklists, products, and supplies are also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, School based clinics, Fluorides, Dental sealants, Guidelines, Manuals, Washington

West Virginia Rural Health Research Center
West Virginia University P.O. Box 9190
Morgantown, WV 26506-9190

Telephone: (304) 293-7607
Fax: (304) 293-6685
Website: http://wvrhrc.hsc.wvu.edu/
Available from the website.

This report examines the availability of fluoridated water across urban-rural settings and relates measures of fluoride availability to national survey measures of oral health in adults and children. Contents include the study background, methodology, results, and conclusions. Policy recommendations are provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Rural population, Urban population, Dental caries, Fluorides, Water, Research, Measures, Children, Families

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 describes a study conducted to assess the cost of publicly financed oral health care in relation to community water fluoridation. The report includes a methods section containing data description and statistical analysis, a results and discussion section, conclusions, and recommendations. Three appendices contain tables and figures with information on procedure codes, variable lists and definitions, descriptive statistics, and treatment costs. The report also includes a reference list. The appendices provide data on dental procedures codes, variable list and definitions, descriptive statistics, and cost savings.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Disease prevention, Dental caries, Medicaid, Program evaluation, Costs, Local initiatives, Texas

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 fact sheet presents information about the occurrence of fluoride in Nebraska water systems and fluoridation's safety and effectiveness. An accompanying sheet lists communities that currently fluoridate or that have adequate natural fluoride levels. A bookmark on the value of fluoride is also available.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Educational materials, Nebraska

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 information about a tool that helps states manage the quality of water-fluoridation programs. Topics include monitoring the quality of water fluoridation, coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency, access to the Water Fluoridation Reporting System (WFRS), public access to WFRS information, and the water-fluoridation-quality award. Links to related data applications and an interactive graphic on how water-fluoridation-data systems relate to WFRS are also provided.

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water quality, Public health, Management information systems, State programs

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 packet of materials for promoting water fluoridation includes two large posters, three small posters (one in Spanish) with facts about fluoridation on the reverse side, a bookmark, two sets of stickers (2 each), a drinking straw topped by a drawing of healthy teeth on one side and decayed teeth on the other, a fact sheet on water fluoridation, and a fact sheet showing fluoridation levels in Nebraska communities on one side and a list of organizations that support fluoridation on the other. The materials present the messages "Celebrate water fluoridation" and "Water fluoridation—nature's way to a healthy smile."

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Educational materials, Audiovisual materials, Posters, Spanish language materials

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 from the website.

This brochure for parents and other caregivers provides information on the use of fluoride varnish to prevent or stop tooth decay in children. Topics include what fluoride varnish is and why it is recommended, its safety and use, how it is applied and how often, and after-care tips. Other topics include the importance of primary teeth and tips to prevent tooth decay in children.

• Brochure
• Program Web Site

Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Parent education, Preventive health services, Fluorides, Educational materials, Maryland

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 statistical summary contains data on the content and access to fluoride in the public drinking water supply in Wisconsin; it provides total population counts and percentages on their access to fluoridated water. It includes data on water systems by fluoride status and deficient water systems by population. The fact sheet also contains the names of public water supply systems and sanitary districts in three lists: those that are adjusted for optimal content, those with a natural content above 0.7 parts per million, and those that are deficient and not adjusting the content.

Keywords: Fluorides, Water, Oral health, Wisconsin, Statistics