Engaging Parents in Their Child's Oral Health
Learn why it is important for parents to be engaged in their child’s oral health and explore strategies and resources Head Start staff can use to engage parents in their child’s oral health.
Oral Health
Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease, but it's preventable. Children with dental pain can have trouble speaking clearly, eating, and learning. Resources in this collection cover the health of the mouth including the teeth, gums, and oral-facial system that allows us to smile, speak, and chew.
These resources highlight some of the most common diseases that affect oral health, including tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer.
Oral Health Promotion
Explore information and strategies Head Start staff can use to improve parents’ understanding of oral health’s impact on learning and to promote positive oral health practices in the classroom.
Preventing Tooth Decay
Examine the factors that cause and protect teeth from tooth decay. Find out why it is important to balance these factors and to share this information with parents.
Using Case Management to Improve Oral Health Care
In this issue, learn how programs can use case management to improve the oral health of children in Head Start programs. Find out how case managers and parents can work together to meet children’s oral health needs.
Facilitating the Use of Fluoride Supplements
Learn about fluoride supplements and the role of Head Start staff in promoting them.
Dental Hygienist Liaison Project
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.