Checklist for Child Care Staff: Best Practices for Good Oral Health
The tip sheet provides oral health best practices for infants, toddlers, and young children. Review information on how to handle basic oral health emergencies.
Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
Dental Hygienist Liaison Project
Learn more about the Dental Hygienist Liaison (DHL) project. Find out how DHLs can help promote oral health for pregnant women and children enrolled in Head Start programs.
Getting to Know Me: Information for Your Child’s Dental Office
Parents can use this form to share information about their child with dental office staff to help them meet the child’s needs. Find questions about things that might bother the child about visiting the dentist.
Oral Health: Health Tips for Families
This fact sheet provides tips to help families ensure that their children's oral health begins in infancy.
Performance Standards Related to Oral Health
Program staff and families are encouraged to explore where and how the Performance Standards address oral health.
Promoting Oral Health in Early Care and Education Programs
Child care health consultants can help early care and education programs find ways to address dental care in young children. Learn how to apply strategies and use resources to promote children’s oral health.
Applying Consultation Skills to Oral Health Promotion
Child care health consultants can help families and staff understand the effects of oral health on children’s overall health and development.
Encouraging Your Child to Drink Water
Giving children water to drink throughout the day is one of the best ways to keep their teeth healthy. Learn about fun ways to encourage children to drink water.
Understanding Why Baby Teeth Are Important
Baby (primary) teeth are a child’s first set of teeth and by age 2½ to 3 years old, all 20 baby teeth will have come into the mouth. Taking care of a child’s baby teeth is important for their overall health and development.
Getting Fluoride for Your Child
There are several important ways to make teeth strong and prevent tooth decay. These include brushing with fluoride toothpaste and having a health professional apply fluoride varnish.