Frequently Asked Questions
Where can
I access electronic copies of current oral health materials?
Digital Library.
The Library page has links to materials produced by the
National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC)
as well as a link to search our entire
oral health library. Results include a full citation of the item, its description,
and information on how to acquire it. Many items are available online.
Where can
I find fact sheets, distance learning, and other products
from OHRC?
OHRC Publications for Professionals.
OHRC's publications and electronic products are listed by date, by topic, and
by format.
Can I
copy OHRC publications?
OHRC offers information on copyright on our Disclaimers, Copyright, and Permissions page. OHRC publications,
such as fact sheets, resource bulletins, and resource guides, may
be photocopied;
adapting or reproducing OHRC-produced materials requires
permission.
Can I
use photos from OHRC publications?
No, permission to use photographs
cannot be granted. Some sources for photos are
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Public Health Image Library
- Online stock photo services, for example, www.istockphoto.com.
- Wikimedia Commons
Are OHRC
publications available in Spanish?
Yes, we have several materials for consumers available in
Spanish. We also collect materials in other languages. Also, the entire website of the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research is en Espanol.
What if I can't
find what I'm looking for?
If you would like assistance narrowing down your information request, or if you find our website difficult to use, please send an e-mail request or contact a staff member individually.
How do I contact OHRC?
For general inquires, e-mail us at [email protected]. For specific topics, see our Contact Us page for individual staff members.
Can you help
me find a dentist to treat my child?
OHRC does not provide direct clinical care or
referrals to specific health professionals. We can
refer you to sources to help find care.
- Contact your state society or local dental societies of the American Dental Association
- Contact your state chapter of the American Dental Hygienists' Association
- Contact a dental school
- Find a federally funded health center near you, where you pay what you can afford, based on your income
- Professional associations' "find-a-dentist" tools:
- Academy of General Dentistry: (877) 292-9327 (2x-a-Year)
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Read Finding Low-Cost Dental Care, a resource from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Where
can I obtain a list of organizations to contact for additional
information?
Links.
You can conduct a free search of organizations in our database. Also, OHRC posts
links
to different organizations by type, including
- Clearinghouses/Resource Centers
- Federal Government Agencies
- Foundations
- Head Start
- Policy/Research Centers
- Professional
- Programs/Initiatives
- State Offices of Oral Health and Medicaid Provider Enrollment Information