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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Oral Health
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30329-4027

Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348
E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth
Available from the website.

This activity book offers parents an interactive way to talk to children ages 3–8 about how to care for their teeth. The book includes coloring activities, a tooth maze, a search-and-find activity, a connect-the-dots activity, and a "great job" certificate. Activities focus on brushing, flossing, visiting the dentist, and drinking water and eating healthy foods.

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Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center
Telephone: (866) 763-6481
E-mail: health@ecetta.info
Website: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
Available from the website.

This document for parents of children enrolled in Head Start programs discusses the importance of good oral health habits for children. It provides tips for brushing teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, helping children learn proper techniques, having healthy snacks, avoiding sugary drinks and foods, and visiting the dentist. The document is available in Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, English, Hmong, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

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Carol Allen
Seattle-King County Department of Public Health
ATTN: Communications Team 401 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1300
Seattle, WA 98104

Telephone: (206) 296-0100
Contact Phone: (206) 263-8750
Website: http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health.aspx
Available from the website; also available on DVD at no charge.

This video describes how local health professionals teach parents about infant and child nutrition and daily oral health care. Topics include the importance of having a dental examination by a doctor or dentist by age one and fluoride-varnish applications. The video is available in Amharic, English, Khmer/Cambodian, Mandarin, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

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