It’s said, the single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. That’s true. How often when talking with the parents in your program do you feel like you’re not being heard? Parents feel the same way. Motivational Interviewing is a different way to communicate with parents that is more collaborative, supportive, respectful and inspiring. Best of all, it works.
Want more from your interactions with parents? These Tooth Talk Tips can help.
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Tooth Talk Answers Question About Whether Pregnancy Weakens Teeth
Help the pregnant moms in your program keep teeth healthy and strong with these tips from HRSA Consensus Report on Oral Health Care for Pregnant Women...
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New Tooth Talk Video Focuses on Healthy Pregnancy & Teeth
Do the parents in your program know that teeth start to develop between the 3rd and 6th month of pregnancy? A healthy pregnancy promotes healthy baby teeth. Here’s some information you may want to share with the parents in your program...
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Tooth Talk Looks at the Role of Moms and Genes in Children’s Teeth Health
While behavior such as brushing with fluoride toothpaste plays an important part in the health of teeth and preventing the development of tooth decay, science is discovering that genetics has a role too. A study entitled “Genes and Their Effects on Dental Caries May Differ Between Primary and Permanent Dentitions” found that, in general, tooth decay in baby teeth was highly inheritable, with genes accounting for as much as 54% to 70% of tooth decay.
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