Resources for Dental Professionals

Oral Care Services for Children in Maine

Maine Resource.
List developed by KOHP, and updated frequently.

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List of Maine Communities With Fluoridated Water

Maine Resource.
List includes date when fluoridation began.

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Request for Fluoride Test Kit

Maine Resource.

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Oral Health for Children With Special Health Care Needs (booklet)

Special Health Care Needs.
This is a set of recommendations from a Maternal and Child Health Bureau "Experts Meeting" held in April of 2009.

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Oral Health for Children With Special Health Care Needs(powerpoint)

Special Health Care Needs.
This is a PDF of a PowerPoint presentation of the report cited above.

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Tips For Managing Child Behavior

Special Health Care Needs.
I page on tips for young children and those with special health care needs.

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Introduction to Practical Oral Care for People with Disabilities

Special Health Care Needs.
A series of 7 handouts from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research "Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental Disabilities" series for health care professionals, and one for caregivers.

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Practical Oral Care for People with Autism

Special Health Care Needs.
A series of 7 handouts from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research "Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental Disabilities" series for health care professionals, and one for caregivers.

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Practical Oral Care for People with Cerebral Palsy

Special Health Care Needs.
A series of 7 handouts from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research "Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental Disabilities" series for health care professionals, and one for caregivers.

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Practical Oral Care for People with Downs Syndrome

Special Health Care Needs.
A series of 7 handouts from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research "Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental Disabilities" series for health care professionals, and one for caregivers.

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Practical Oral Care for People with Intellectual Disability

Special Health Care Needs.
A series of 7 handouts from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research "Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental Disabilities" series for health care professionals, and one for caregivers.

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Wheelchair Transfer: A Health Providers Guide

Special Health Care Needs.
A series of 7 handouts from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research "Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental Disabilities" series for health care professionals, and one for caregivers.

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Dental Care Every Day: A Caregivers Guide

Special Health Care Needs.
A series of 7 handouts from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research "Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental Disabilities" series for health care professionals, and one for caregivers.

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Fluoride Varnish: An Effective Tool for Preventing Dental Caries NEW

Fluoride Varnish
A fact sheet which provides information about fluoride varnish and its uses, effectiveness, safety, service delivery, and reimbursement for medical professionals as well as for oral health professionals. March 2010.(4 pages). Order free hard copies  from The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center

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Fluoride Varnish: A Resource Guide NEW

Fluoride Varnish
 Provides information about the use and application of fluoride varnish. It offers annotated lists of journal articles, materials, and organizations that may serve as resources. March 2010.(31 pages) Order free hard copies  from The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center

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Fluoride Application

Fluoride Varnish.
29 slides on identifying early decay and applying fluoride varnish.

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Fluoride Varnish Information for Dental and Primary Care Providers

Fluoride Varnish.

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Protecting All Children's Teeth

Online Oral Health Curricula.
The American Academy of Pediatrics' Oral Health Initiative: Protecting All Children's Teeth PACT. (Continuing Medical Education Credits)

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American Academy of Pediatrics Oral Health Initiative

Online Oral Health Curricula.
Oral Health Risk Assessment Training for Pediatricians and Other Child Professionals (Continuing Medical Education Credits)

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Smiles for Life

Online Oral Health Curricula.
Second Edition, August 08. Produced by The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Group on Oral Health

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Guide to Pediatric Oral Health Management

Online Oral Health Curricula.
A Health Professional’s Guide to Pediatric Oral Health Management, a series of seven modules designed to assist health professionals in managing the oral health of infants and young children. National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center.

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Guide to Serving Young Children with Special Health Care Needs

Online Oral Health Curricula.
This series of five modules is designed to provide oral health professionals with information to help ensure that young children with special health care needs have access to health promotion and disease prevention services that address their unique oral health needs in a comprehensive, family-centered, and community-based manner. The free online course can be taken for 4 CE's from the ADHA or the IHS.

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NIDCR Continuing Education

Online Oral Health Curricula.
Continuing Education: Practical Oral Care for People with Development Disabilities

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Two Healthy Smiles

Pregnancy Resource.
This brochure is designed to educate women about the importance of oral hygiene and oral health care during pregnancy. Topics include brushing, flossing, eating healthy foods, and getting dental checkups and treatment.

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Access to Oral Health Care During the Perinatal Period

Pregnancy Resource.
This policy brief was developed to help professionals and the public better understand the importance of oral health during the perinatal period. The brief describes barriers to accessing oral health services and information — including myths and misperceptions — and presents potential solutions.

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AAPD New Guideline on Perinatal Oral Health Care

Pregnancy Resource.
In June of 2009 the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry announced new oral health guidelines for expectant mothers and infants. This is a summary of those guidelines and the rationale for them.

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AAPD Revised Guideline on Infant Oral Health

General Information.

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My Healthy Smile CD set

General Information.
A social scripts CD-Rom designed for children developmentally between the ages of 3 and 10 to teach good oral health and to make dental visits more comfortable. Especially good for children with autism or developmental disabilities; could be used by adults with developmental disabilities. Offers 11 social scripts, printable tip sheets and storyboards and information for parents and dental professionals.

612-861-1688

$34.95 plus shipping

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Tips for Providing Anticipatory Guidance

General Information.
One page on tips for young children and those with special health care needs

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Oral Health Assessment

General Information.
Video from First Smiles

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Bright Futures: Promoting Oral Health

General Information.
14 pp oral health section of Bright Futures 3rd edition.

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