Resources You’ll Love

These are our top picks of good additional information about young children’s dental health you’ll want to check out:  why we like it, and more importantly, why you (and parents!) will love it.

NEW ToothTalk Resource:

Oral Risk Assessment Tool in English

Oral Risk Assessment Tool in Spanish

ToothTalk Resources:

Your Child Can Keep That Healthy Smile Brochure in English

Your Child Can Keep That Healthy Smile Brochure in Spanish

Keep Cavities Away Toothbrushing Chart in English

Keep Cavities Away Toothbrushing Chart in Spanish

 

ToothTalk Resource:   Child Care Toothbrushing Program Training

 

ToothTalk Resource:  Guidance for Early Childhood Oral Health Care During COVID-19

 

ToothTalk Resource:  Infant Toothbrushing Guidelines for Child Care in English

ToothTalk Resource:  Infant Toothbrushing Guidelines for Child Care in Spanish

ToothTalk Resource:  Preschool Toothbrushing Guidelines for Child Care in English

ToothTalk Resource:  Preschool Toothbrushing Guidelines for Child Care in Spanish

 

Get Your Free Apps on Fluoride Toothpaste Amounts Here!

ToothTalk Resource: Medicaid Dental Practices, by County

Tooth Talk Resource: www.insurekidsnow.gov/state/find-a-dentist/index.html

ToothTalk Resource: http://www.prenataloralhealth.org/

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Want to Set Up a Successful Toothbrushing Program in Child Care?  A Good Policy Can Help!
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New Toothbrushing Guidelines Make Brushing Fun in Child Care Classrooms!
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A Resource You’ll Love:  A Head Start Teacher’s Guide for Creating Healthy Smiles
At Brushing Is Fun, Start by Age 1, Thanks-giving is an action word. So, we are stepping up and high-fiving ...
Tooth Talk Gratitude List 2018 Focuses on People Power
This month, we’re keeping it short and sweet (like the Halloween candy you eat!).  In honor of National Brush Day ...
KISS... Keep It Short and Sweet: 2 x 2 = Smile!
Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center’s monthly tip sheet, Brush Up on Oral Health, has a fresh look ...
A Resource You’ll Love: Brush Up on Oral Health Features Archive of Useful Tip Sheets You Can Use Right Now in Your Job!
“Life is better with teeth.”  This statement from Ilikemyteeth.org (and Spanishilikemyteeth.org) makes sense: Teeth matter!  The mouth is the doorway ...
Tooth Talk Resource You’ll Love:  ILikeMyTeeth.org Says Fluoridated Water Is Healthy for Teeth!
With the epidemic of childhood obesity now affecting even very young children, parents are taking a hard look at the ...
Summer Fun Tip: A Resource You’ll Love - The Importance of  Drinking Water
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Tooth Talk Spotlights a Great Resource You Can Use with Parents Right Now!
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Improving Communications with Parents Improves Children’s Teeth Health: Motivational Interviewing Works!
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Tooth Talk Resource Spotlight: Book, Brush, Bed!