Oral Health Bibliography

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BOOKS, RESOURCE GUIDES AND FACT SHEETS

American Dental Association. Frequently Asked Questions: Infants and Children. American Dental Association, 2002.
     This information sheet answers questions about when to see the dentist, cleaning baby’s mouth, cavities, teething, and loss of primary teeth.
     Available on-line: http://www.ada.org/public/faq/infants.html

Casamassimo, P. Ed. Bright Futures in Practice: Oral Health. National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 1996.
     Provides oral health promotion and disease prevention guidelines for children and adolescents from birth to age 21. Topics include oral health supervision, risk assessment, outcomes measurement, accessibility, and essentials of oral health. Also discusses development and implementation of oral health programs and staff training. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Maternal and Child Health Bureau fund the Bright Futures initiative.
     Available on-line: http://www.brightfutures.org/oralhealth/about.html
     To order copies: Bright Futures Distribution Center: (301) 279-8890

Edelstein, Burton L. NCEMCH Policy Brief: Crisis in Care: The Facts Behind Children's Lack of Access to Medicaid Dental Care. National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 1998.
     Presents facts regarding children without health care options and the link to tooth decay problems in the United States. Discusses Medicaid's role in offering better dental services and the actions needed to improve health care among all children.
     To order copies: HRSA Information Center: 1-(888)-275-4772

Head Start Bureau. WIC and Head Start: Partners in Promoting Health and Nutrition for Young Children and Families. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, 1999.
     Developed by the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Head Start Bureau, this report provides information on how WIC and Head Start programs can work together to enhance the quality of the health and nutrition services provided to children and families. It describes the successes, challenges, and lessons learned by state and local WIC and Head Start programs that are already collaborating, and serves as a reference for those considering building new collaborations or enhancing existing partnerships.
     Available on-line: http://www.fns.usda.gov/oane/menu/published/wic/wic.htm
     To order copies: Head Start Information and Publication Center: 1-866-763-6481

Clark, M. and K. Holt, Eds. Early Childhood Caries Resource Guide. National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 1998.
     Guide assists health professionals, caregivers, and others in the prevention of early childhood caries (baby bottle tooth decay). Promotes exchange of information to help children and their families learn healthy oral hygiene habits with a lifetime of benefits.
     Available on-line: http://www.mchoralhealth.org/PDFs/EarlyChildCaries.pdf
     To order copies: HRSA Information Center: 1-(888)-275-4772.

Kendrick, A.S. and R. Kaufmann and K.P. Messenger, Eds. Healthy Young Children: A Manual for Programs-1995 Edition. National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1995.
     Reviewed by both health and early childhood professionals, this basic manual is used by early childhood programs to promote the health and safety of children, staff, and families. Designed in a readily usable format for ease in locating information, it is frequently used as a textbook. The cost of this publication is $16.00.
     To order copies: NAEYC: 202-232-8777 (ext. 604)
     Or visit their Web site: http://www.naeyc.org

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Brush Up on Healthy Teeth Simple Steps for Kids’ Smiles. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2002.
     Promotes pediatric oral health, including top sheet and a quiz for parents.
     Available on-line: http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth/factsheets/brushup.htm.
     To order copies, send requests to: brushup@cdc.gov.

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center. Oral Health and Learning: When Children's Oral Health Suffers, So Does Their Ability to Learn. National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, 2001.
     Fact sheet describes the relationship between oral health and learning in children. For example, pain and discomfort associated with dental problems can hinder school performance and attendance. Programs that provide oral health services, including those funded by Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grants to States, are described.
     Available on-line: http://www.mchoralhealth.org/PDFs/Learningfactsheet.pdf
     To order copies: HRSA Information Center: 1-(888)-275-4772.

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Milk Matters for Your Child’s Healthy Mouth. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, 2001.
     This illustrated booklet designed for parents discusses the importance of calcium for a child’s healthy mouth. Discusses amounts and sources of calcium, reading food labels, and provides meal and snack ideas.
     Available on-line:http://www.nichd.nih.gov/milk/book0188/index.htm
     To order copies: Milk Matters Calcium Education Campaign, 31 Center Drive,
Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD 20892-2425. Phone: (301) 496-5133. Fax: (301) 496-7101.
E-mail: NICHDMilkMatters@mail.nih.gov

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, 2001.
     Highlights the importance of fluoride, cleaning baby's teeth, preventing baby bottle tooth decay, and taking children to the dentist. A Spanish language version is also available.
     Available on-line: http://www.nidr.nih.gov/health/pubs/hmouth/menu.htm
     To order copies: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 45 Center
Drive, MSC 6400, Building 45/Room 4AS-19, Attn: Department Head Start, Bethesda, MD 20892-6400. Phone: (301) 496-4261.

Nemours Foundation. Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy. Nemours Foundation, 2001.
     Information sheet providing basic guidelines on caring for a child’s teeth, choosing a dentist, and preventing cavities.
     Available on-line: http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/teeth/healthy.html