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Maryland Department of Health
Oral Health
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Early Childhood Oral Health Resources for
Early Head Start, Head Start, Judy Centers and WIC
The Maryland Department of Health, Office of Oral Health is pleased to share with you the following resources.
Maryland Office of Oral Health
Building a Healthy Mouth and Body - Fact Sheet
Oral Health Care Basics for Infants and Children - PowerPoint
Oral Health Resource Guide
Oral Health and Pregnancy
Request Oral Health Printed Materials
COVID Resources
Coronavirus Disease and Oral Health
Information for parents about promoting good oral health at home
Information for parents about visiting the dental office
Video:
What to expect when visiting the dental office during COVID
Additional Resources:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Brush, Book, Bed
Promoting Oral Health - Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents
Why Do Children Need Fluoride - poster
Fluoride Cavity Fighter - poster
American Dental Association (ADA)
and
ADA Mouth Healthy
Fluoride In Water
Fluoride: Topical and Systemic Supplements
Fluoride Clinical Guidelines
Monthly Brushing Calendar (2020)
Baby Oral Health Program (bOHP)
Brushing Videos for Children
Brushing is Fun: How to Brush Young Children's Teeth Video (English)
Brushing is Fun: How to Brush Young Children's Teeth Video (Spanish)
Sesame Street: Healthy Teeth, Healthy Me: Brushy Brush PSA
Head Start/Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC)
Healthy Habits for Happy Smiles | ECLKC
Maryland Health Start Collaboration Office
Maryland Head Start Association
Healthy Teeth, Healthy Kids
Maryland Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Mid Atlantic Prevent Abuse and Neglect Through Dental Awareness (P.A.N.D.A.)
National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Oral Health for Maryland’s Kid’s/A Head Start Teacher’s Guide for Creating Healthy Smiles
Brush Up on Oral Health Tip Sheets
Title V National Performance Measure 13 (Oral Health): Strategies for Success (2nd ed.)
Preventive Dental Visits for Children and Adolescents Are Important!
Preventive Dental Visits for Pregnant Women Are Important!
University of Maryland Extension Office SNAP-ED
Sip is for Water
Water First for Thirst
Water is the Best Choice
University of Maryland – Health Sciences and Human Services Library
Recommended Oral Health Book List for Children
University of Maryland – National Museum of Dentistry
Healthy Smiles for Autism