Promoting Oral Health During a Home Visit
Learn why promoting oral health during home visits is important and find tips Head Start staff can use to promote oral health during home visits.
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.
Learn why promoting oral health during home visits is important and find tips Head Start staff can use to promote oral health during home visits.