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From the Centers for Disease
Control: Baby
Bottle Tooth Decay
Education Materials
 
The CDC has available an order form for baby bottle tooth decay education materials. The form lists 18 media campaign materials about baby bottle tooth decay that may be ordered from the CDC. The materials include posters, public service announcements, stickers, and information fliers which focus on baby bottle tooth decay in, and dental health for, the Native American community

To obtain a copy of this form, contact:

Dental Disease Prevention Activity
Center for Prevention Services
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Road
Freeway Park, Rm. 424
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404) 329-1830
 
Protect your child's teeth! Put your baby to bed with love, not a bottle

This pamphlet, available in English Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, and Thai, from the Dental Health Foundation, describes baby bottle tooth decay and explains how to protect a baby's teeth.

Available for discounted rates at volume orders. For more information about this pamphlet, contact:

The Dental Health Foundation
4286 Redwood Highway, #261
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 499-4648

From the American Society of Dentistry for Children (ASDC)

The ASCD has several pamphlets available (at member prices for Head Start centers) on the following topics:

Baby's Bright Smile
Baby Teeth and Beyond
Snack-N-Good Foods
Tooth Rescue
Beyond Your child's Smile
Tough Teeth
Healthy Gums
Invisible Fillings, and
The No Boring Science Take Care of Your
Kid's Mouth Book

For copies of these pamphlets, or for more information on the ASDC, contact:

ASDC
875 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 4040
Chicago, IL 60611-1901
(800) 637-ASDC

Head Start Parenting
Education Resource Directory

This directory includes summaries of publications and audio-visual materials on parenting topics, parent training programs, curricula, and workshops. It also includes a listing of information sources, as well as a title and topic index.

For a copy of this directory, contact:

Head Start Publications Center
P0 Box 26417
Alexandria, VA 223 13-0417
(703) 683-5767
(703) 683-5769 Fax
 

Dental Materials From the
Indian Health Service

The Indian Health Service, Dental Services Branch, of the U.S. Public Health Service in Albuquerque, NM, has available an oral health education materials catalog. The catalog is divided into 26 categories, including materials on baby bottle tooth decay, cleft lip/palate, dental first aid, hepatitis/AIDS, nutrition, oral cancer, tobacco, and general dental health. Videotapes, with length and format, are also listed.

To obtain a copy of this catalog, contact:

U.S. Public Health Service
Indian Health Service
Dental Services Branch
300 San Mateo Blvd., NE
Suite 600
Albuquerque, NM 87108
 

From the American Dental Association (ADA)

The ADA produces an array of promotional materials. A comprehensive program planning kit is sent to State and local dental societies and dental auxiliaries to assist them in their promotional efforts. Planning kits include a poster, a step-by-step campaign planning work book, suggested resources and contacts, camera-ready reproducible handouts, sample press releases, and public service announcements.

Press kits and public service announcements for television and radio are also distributed nationally by the ADA to enhance the promotional efforts.

The ADA also has available for children: Dental Health Activity Book, Dudley and Friends Activity Book, posters, stickers, certificates, magnets, ribbons, videos, and mini-brochures.

For dental health materials from the ADA, contact:

American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
(312) 440-2500

Taking Care of Your Child's
Mouth: For Parents
of Children Ages 3-5

Explains how parents can help children brush and floss, and reviews the importance of fluoride, low-sugar snacks, and regular dental checkups. Single copies available at no charge. Other brochures include: Fluoride Facts for Parents and Taking Care of Your Baby's Teeth: For Parents of Children Ages Birth-3. To obtain copies, contact:

Karen Robbins
Division of Dental Health
Bureau of Health
Maine Department of Human Services
State House Station 11
151 Capitol Street
Augusta, ME
(207) 287-2361
(207) 287-4631 fax

"Your Smile Counts" Big Book
 

This popular classroom big book, which is part of the Colgate "Bright Smiles, Bright Futures" program, may now be purchased separately.

Written in an engaging sequencing and rhyming format, it includes a mirror on the last page to help promote a great smile and self-esteem. Scenes in the book include eating and brushing at school, a visit to the dental office, and ways for children to keep their smiles healthy. Also available in Spanish.

For more information, contact:
Bright Smiles, Bright Futures
1133 Broadway
New York, NY 10160-1573
(800)334-7734

Dental Services and Oral Health in the United States, 1989

This publication provides national data that researchers, strategists, administrators, and health care providers can use to identify target groups for oral health promotion. Statistical tables measure progress in the prevention and control of oral diseases during the 1980's and show how income, education, and private health insurance affect how often and by whom dental services are used. Also establishes baseline data for several of the objectives outlined in the publication "Healthy People 2000." 1992. 95 pp. S/N 017-022-01179-4. $5.50.
For a copy of this publication, contact:

Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
P0 Box 371954
Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954
 

DENTAL EDUCATION VIDEO:
"You Are Your Child's First Dentist" video
 
This 10-minute video uses Head Start parents and volunteer dentists to teach about the importance of primary teeth, how cavities form and are treated, how to prevent decay, proper brushing and flossing techniques, and the importance of good nutrition. English and Spanish versions are available. The information is presented in an exciting visual and educational way to provide dental education to parents. Each video is $23.89. For a copy of the video, contact:

Main Head Start
5520 Nave Drive
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-6058
(415) 883-6088
 
The Miracle of Milk poster

This poster, for preschool through grade 2, shows a smiling cow, big print, and bright colors depicting how milk gets from the farm to the table. Also included are reproducible masters for students to create their own Miracle of Milk storybooks. # P104.

This poster, and a catalog of publications and materials, is available from:

Dairy Council of Wisconsin
American Association of Family
and Consumer Service
999 Oakmont Plaza Drive
Westmont, IL 60559
(708) 655-8866
(708) 655-8995 Fax
(800) 325-9121
 

Preschool Children's Books on Dental Health

Alley Alligator's Awesome Smile, by Timothy E. McNutt, Sr., DDS. This book was written by a children's dentist who became disturbed that most children's books on dental health focused on the main character seeking dental care due to pain or some situation that presented a stress- related treatment, such as having a tooth restored or removed. His goal was to write a children's book that would send a positive dental health message.

Brush Your Teeth Please, by Joshua Morris. This easy-to-read book explains that you lose your primary (baby) teeth and get your permanent teeth. It also discusses why teeth are important and how to take care of them.

Little Rabbit's Loose Tooth, by Lucy Bate. This story is about a little rabbit that is not convinced that the tooth fairy will really come after losing a tooth.

When Your Child Goes to the Dentist, by Fred Rogers. Children's first visits with professional caretakers like dentists, physicians, and nurses are important times, but they can sometimes be difficult or scary. Knowing what to expect can make these times easier for children and for their parents, too.

The Tooth Book, by Theo LeSieg. This is a cute book for younger children. It points out why teeth are important, using many descriptive phrases and pictures. The positive dental message is that teeth are important for your smile.

Also available are animal puppets to help teach dental health, a variety of tooth brushes (including infant and toddler tooth brushes), swabs for cleaning babies' mouths, and other dental items. For a catalog, contact:

Practicon, Inc.
Practice Services
102 Staton Court, Suite D
Greenville, NC 27834
(800) 959-9505
(919) 752-2439 Fax

Protect Your Child's Teeth
 
These leaflets, available in Cambodian, Chinese, English, Lao, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese, can be obtained from the National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, at the following address:

National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse
38th and R
Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20057
(703) 821-8955,  ext. 254
 
From the American Academy of
Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)

The AAPD offers a background paper on subjects such as an infant's first visit to the dentist, brushing, fluoride toothpaste, diet and dental health, snacking, sealants, sports safety, dental care for special patients, and preventing cavities. For a copy of this paper, contact:

AAPD
211 East Chicago Ave., Ste.700
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 558-1770
(312) 337-2169
(312) 337-6329 Fax

Going to the Dentist
by Fred Rogers

This book introduces young children to their first visit to the dentist-from the basic tools the dentist is likely to have, to the various procedures that will probably be used. The book is part of the First Experience series of books for children by Fred Rogers, titles of which include Going to the Hospital, The New Baby, Going to Day Care, Going to the Doctor, and Moving.

Also available from Mr. Rogers is a video, "A Dentist and a Toothfairy" that helps familiarize children with the basics of dental care.

For a catalog of these publication, contact:

Family Communications
Marketing Department
4802 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 687-2990
(412) 687-1226

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