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This handout for parents describes silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and how it can be used to prevent and treat tooth decay. It also describes the benefits of using SDF on young children.

Find out how dental hygienists can work in partnership with Head Start programs to improve oral health for enrolled children and expectant families.

Learn how dentists can work in partnership with Head Start programs to improve oral health for enrolled children and expectant families.

See how medical providers like physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants can work in partnership with Head Start programs to improve oral health for enrolled children and expectant families.

Learn how partnerships can increase access to oral health services for children in Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs. Find information about oral health care, financing oral health care, and planning ahead.

In this guide, learn what a dental periodicity schedule is and the Head Start Program Performance Standards about oral exams.

Use this form to help pregnant women share important information about their pregnancy and oral health with dental office staff. It can help dental office staff best meet pregnant women’s oral health needs.

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.

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.

Finding a dental office that is best for you and your child can be hard. This Tips sheet provides examples of some questions that you can ask a dental office before you decide to make an appointment.