Promoting the Age 1 Dental Visit
Review this tip sheet to learn why dental visits at age 1 are key to a child’s healthy development. Find ways to explain to parents what happens during the dental visit.
Following Up on Needed Oral Health Care
Learn why it is important to treat tooth decay in primary teeth and offers tips for Head Start staff to encourage parents to get follow-up care for their child.
Reducing Fear of Dental Visits
Explore why some parents may fear dental visits and avoid seeking care. Find tips on ways parents can overcome their fears.
Talking with Children About Dental Visits
Going to the dental office or clinic is a new and unfamiliar experience for children. Learn tips for helping young children prepare for a dental visit.
Understanding Use of Anesthesia and Sedation for Oral Health Services
Share this information with parents to help them ask the dentist if anesthesia or sedation should be used to treat their child’s tooth decay and what type should be used to make treatment safe and effective.
Understanding Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride
Discover information that Head Start staff can share with parents about how Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) works.
Getting to Know Me: Information for Your Dental Office While You Are Pregnant
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.
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.
Performance Standards Related to Oral Health
Program staff and families are encouraged to explore where and how the Performance Standards address oral health.
Oral Health Forms
Use these forms to document dental home information and current oral health status and services; such as diagnostic and preventive services, counseling, restorative and emergency care, and referral to a specialist.