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Nurses Routinely:

Toothbrush Bulleted ItemHandle dental emergencies
Toothbrush Bulleted ItemAssess and refer dental problems
Toothbrush Bulleted ItemCase manage dental treatment for low-income students
Toothbrush Bulleted ItemProvide oral health information

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"My Mouth Hurts" - This publication is what might be considered “normal” pathology and constitutes a fair sampling of what you might encounter when you look in a child’s mouth after they say, “My Mouth Hurts!” Special thanks to Delta Dental PANDA Program for the use of their research photos in this presentation.

Special thanks to Kansas PANDA program for their help in supplying many of the pictures for the "MY Mouth Hurts" presentation and to Dr. Diane Huntley, Wichita State University professor , who also provided slides.

  • American Academy of Pediatrics Oral Health
    The American Academy of Pediatrics in partnership with the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), have implemented the Pediatrics Collaborative Care (PedsCare) Program, Oral Health Initiative. The purpose of the program is to promote improved child oral health by offering pediatricians the tools and support they need to provide community-based, collaborative care. The goal of the first stage of the initiative is to provide training on oral health care. The Web site was developed by the PedsCare program to provide pediatricians, child health professionals, and parents with information and resources related to oral health.

  • Bright Futures in Practice - Oral Health

  • Open Wide
    Open Wide: Oral Health Training for Health Professionals is a series of four self-contained online modules designed to help health and early childhood professionals working in community settings (e.g., Head Start and WIC staff) promote oral health in the course of promoting general health for infants, children, and their families.

    The modules were prepared by the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center and the Center for the Advancement of Distance Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago with support from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Topics include tooth decay, risk factors, and prevention; oral health risk assessment and oral health screening; and anticipatory guidance for parents. Each module includes an overview, learning objectives, key points, a self-assessment quiz, online resources, and an evaluation form. A glossary and a list of presentations, print materials, and videotapes are also presented.

  • Trends in children's oral health
  • Promoting Awareness, Preventing Pain: Facts on Early Childhood Caries
  • Fluoride Varnish Information

Pediatric Oral Health Learning ModulesPediatric Oral Health Learning Modules
A series of seven self-contained online modules designed to assist health professionals in managing the oral health of infants and young children

Oral Health Educational Tools & Resources
This oral health education resource list was developed to support efforts in teaching children and families the importance of oral health.  Books, videotapes, brochures, and web sites are among the resources described.

P.A.N.D.A.
P.A.N.D.A. is an acronym for Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness. It is an educational program to help dental professionals and health care providers, recognize and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.

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