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Pregnancy
Infant Toddler (0-3) | Preschool (3-5) | Nutrition | Additional Resources
fast facts
Several years ago, 3 colorful fact sheets were developed that have remained favorites with early childhood educators. Learning from the success of those materials, we are creating a series called Fast Facts. Each half sheet will have the following characteristics:
- Colorful
- Issue specific
- English on one side/Spanish on the other
- Simple language
- Concise content
- Graphics that portray the message
Materials are “printer ready”. Early childhood programs in Kansas can check with Kathy Hunt, RDH, Project Director of Kansas Cavity Free Kids, khunt@ksheadstart.org to determine if materials are available for shipping.
Keep checking back as we continue to expand this library.
 Lift the Lip
Importance of cleaning and screening your infant/toddler for decay
Using the Right Amount of Toothpaste
The appropriate use of toothpaste
Choose the Right Container
Transitioning from bottle to sippy cup & regular cup
Tasty Treats for Teeth
Tooth healthy snacks for children
Healthy Snacks Limit Acid Attacks
Tooth healthy snacking behaviors
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TIPS AND TRICKS
Oral Health Kansas has developed many resources over the years to help with patient and consumer education. Recently, based on recommendations from one of our partners, we came up with Oral Health Tips and Tricks. These are one page fact sheets: colorful, simple and concise. They are targeted toward the everyday consumer. You are more than welcome to print and distribute our Tips and Tricks. To view the complete list of Tips and Tricks CLICK HERE.
Dental Professionals
Included in this section of materials are ideas for working with special populations, barriers and solutions to public health concerns, and a sampling of other information that may be helpful for the dental professional as they work to improve the oral health of our communities.
After Fluoride Varnish Treatment
Tips for dental professionals to inform parents of children who have just recieved a fluoride varnish treatment.
Caries Risk Assessment Article
This article discusses Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) for children age 0-5. Risk assessment is the first step in a comprehensive protocol for infant oral care.
Head Start and Hygienists
The informational sheet can help dental hygienists understand ways that they can help Head Start Programs in their area with improving oral health outcomes.
Learning Fact Sheet
This fact sheet shares evidence based information about the link between good oral health and academic success.
Maternal Guide
From the National Oral Health Resource Center, this is a comprehensive guide full of great information you can use when providing oral health care and education for pregnant women.
Tips for Managing Child Behavior
Here are some great tips to make a dental visit for a very young child a success.
Tips for Providing Anticipatory Guidance
How you share information with parents of children birth to five can make a difference in how that information is received and utilized.
Oral Health during Guidelines for the Healthcare Professionals
These guidelines have been developed by the State of New York to provide evidence cased information to help guide dental professionals in providing care for pregnant women.
Oral Health during Pregnancy and Early Childhood: Evidence Based Guidelines for Health Professionals
These guidelines have been developed by the State of California to provide evidence cased information to help guide dental professionals in providing care for pregnant women.
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Pregnancy
Prenatal moms can have a lot of questions about their oral health. The resources in this section can help give you the confidence to supply the answers.
Teeth for Two - Pregnancy and Prenatal Oral Health
Teeth for Two - Pregnancy and Prenatal Oral Health (Spanish)
Steps to take to have a healthy baby, and to care for your teeth during pregnancy (flip chart format)
Teeth for Two - brochure
Teeth for Two - brochure (Spanish)
Oral Health is important for You, Your Baby and Your Pregnancy, A two page brochure that gives key points for oral health during pregnancy as well as a self assessment for determining need to see a dental professional.
Prenatal Mother
Curriculum for pregnant women covering oral health topics such as nutrition, oral hygiene, professional dental care, dental concerns and prevention.
Two Healthy Smiles
This brochure from the National Oral Health Resource Center will show you what you can do during your pregnancy to make sure that you and your baby will have healthy teeth.
Oral Health Care During Pregnancy
An 8-page summary of oral health practice guidelines for all health professionals.
Oral Health and Health in Women: A Two-Way Relationship
Important information about the relationship between oral health and overall health for women.
FAQ on Pregnancy and Oral Health
Frequently asked questions on Oral Health and Pregnancy.
How Does Your Oral Health Affect Your Baby?
A 2 page brochure highlighting the connections between good oral health and a healthy pregnancy.
Morning Sickness
1 page fact sheet filled with “tooth-healthy” ideas to combat the symptoms of morning sickness.
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Infant Toddler (0-3)
The behaviors that parents establish in the first year of their child’s life can have a lasting impact on oral health. These resources will help parents make informed decisions to increase the likelihood of their child growing up to be cavity free.
Are You Passing Tooth Decay to Your Baby?
Learn about ways to protect your child's teeth and how to take care of their mouth right from the start.
Protect Your Baby's Smile
Early Childhood Cavities is a serious dental disease. The result is cavities, infection, early tooth loss, speech problems and loss of self esteem. Learn how to prevent early childhood cavities.
A Baby's First Tooth
Babies go through many changes in their first year of life. A baby's first tooth is an important milestone. Learn the importance of care for that first tooth.
A Child's First Visit to the Dentist
Regular dental visits are an important part of a child's oral health prevention program. Learn how to protect your child's smile now and in the future.
Protect Your Baby's Teeth- ENGLISH
This brochure will show you what you can do during your baby's first year to make sure they will have healthy teeth.
Protect Your Baby's Teeth- SPANISH
This brochure will show you what you can do during your baby's first year to make sure they will have healthy teeth.
Healthy Teeth Begin at Birth
Baby teeth are very important. Children need their teeth for smiling, talking, and eating. Moms, dads, and caregivers must help take care of their teeth.
Taking Care of Your Child's Baby Teeth
Teeth start to come in around the age of 6 months. They help your baby chew food, speak clearly, shape their face and guide adult teeth into place.
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Preschool (3-5)
The resources listed in this section can give parents, teachers, and caregivers the knowledge to help preschool age children develop habits that will keep their mouth healthy throughout their life.
Reno County Head Start Dental Health Book List
How to check a child’s teeth and mouth monthly
Classroom Toothbrusing Protocol
Toothbrushing has become an important daily activity in many preschool and childcare settings. This will help guide individuals and programs as they develop protocols for their centers that are both practical and effective.
Toothbrushing Songs
Toothbrushing songs are a good way to teach children about cleaning their teeth properly by creating a fun atmosphere around a chore that is often not seen as fun.
Beating Brushing Battles
Learn how to help children properly brush their teeth and in a fun, undistracted manner.
Quit the Habit
Tips on helping children to stop thumb sucking or using a pacifier.
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nutrition
To reduce the risk of tooth decay, we need to be concerned with not only what we eat, but also how we eat it.
Tasty Treats for Teeth Cookbook
Snacks are very important for young children. Snacking is fine, but all snacks are not equal. Snacks that are served should be choosen wisely. This cookbook will give you foods that are good teeth-healthy snacks.
Snack Smart-ENGLISH
This brochure offers a wide range of suggestions taht are less likely to promote tooth decay than some of the heavily sugary foods children often eat in between meals.
Snack Smart-SPANISH
This brochure offers a wide range of suggestions taht are less likely to promote tooth decay than some of the heavily sugary foods children often eat in between meals.
Smart Snacking
Candy and sweet snacks aren't the only culprits to harming your teeth. There are often hidden sugars in many snacks.
Drink Display
To create your own display of sugary and not so sugary drinks. You can show all ages the importance of reading nutrition labels and checking for sugar numbers. Everyone who sees this display will be amamzed at just how much sugar is in the drinks they drink.
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Additional Resources
Dental Checklist for Child Care
A helpful checklist to see that practices for healthy teeth such as foods, brushing, preventing tooth decay, safety issues and dental emergencies are carried out.
Primary Tooth Eruption Chart
At birth people usually have 20 primary (baby) teeth, which often erupt about six months of age. They are then shed at various times throughout childhood.The following chart shows when your child's primary teeth (also called baby teeth or deciduous teeth) should erupt and shed. Please note that eruption times can vary from child to child.
Permanent Tooth Eruption Chart
Teeth vary in size, shape and their location in the jaws. These differences enable teeth to work together to help you chew, speak and smile. They also help give your face its shape and form. By age 21, all 32 of the permanent teeth have usually erupted.
Here are some links to other websites that have reliable oral health information
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