Resource list
| General |
| National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research The NIDCR is focused on improving oral, dental and craniofacial health through research, research training and the dissemination of health information. The NIDCR has a number of free publications for health professionals and parents. Available at: www.nidcr.nih.gov/OrderPublications |
National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Available at: www.mchoralhealth.org |
| American Academy of Pediatrics The AAP is the professional organization of pediatricians. The website provides information about the AAP Oral Health Initiative as well as resources and publications and can be accessed at: American Academy of Pediatrics The website provides information about the AAP Oral Health Initiative as well as resources and publications and can be accessed at:http://www.aap.org/commpeds/dochs/oralhealth/pedsCare.cfm |
| American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry The AAPD is a professional association that represents the pediatric dentistry specialty. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has a number of informational brochures for parents available at: http://www.aapd.org/pediatricinformation/brochurelist.asp |
| Children’s Dental Health Project The CDHP is a research-driven organization that advocates for innovative policies and solutions committed to improving the oral health of children. The website provides a state database of activities, resources and publications. Available at: www.cdhp.org |
| The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia A resource for both parents and providers, it provides information on oral health problems at the different developmental stages, as well as a glossary and additional online resources. Available at: http://www.chop.edu/consumer/your_child/condition_section_index.jsp?id=-8049 |
| Curriculum Resources |
| American Dental Association The ADA is the professional association of dentists and in addition to basic dental resources the website provides access to the ADA’s Smile Smarts Oral Health Curriculum for preschool through grade 8. Available at : http://www.ada.org/public/education/teachers/smilesmarts/index. |
| Bright Futures in Practice: Oral Health A guide designed for health professionals and educators that addresses the oral health needs of children through specific guidelines and preventative strategies and tools. Available at: www.brightfutures.org/oralhealth |
| Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Is an oral heath education curriculum that provides resources for teachers and parents as well as activities for children. Available at: www.colgate.com |
| Oral Health Initiatives |
First Smiles |
| Educational Materials for Providers, Consultants and Parents: books |
| Your Child’s Dental Health: Womb to Wisdom Teeth by Vicki Audette, Joleen Jackson, McHenry Lee |
| Healthy Snacks-Low Fat, Low Sugar, Low Salt by Susan Hodges |
| Meet Your Teeth by Linda Schwartz Dental lesson plans for children grade 1-4, though reviews of material deemed it appropriate for preschoolers. |
| Educational Materials for Providers, Consultants and Parents: audiovisual |
| Oral Health Risk Assessment: Training for Pediatricians and Other Child Health Professionals. Developed by the AAP, it contains a power point presentation for education of providers and other professionals as well as APA policy statements and related materials. Available at: http://www.aap.org/commpeds/dochs/oralhealth/screening.cfm |
| Easy Steps of Oral Health, 2002 30 minute DVD Available from the CA Dental Association www.cdafoundation.org |
| Healthy Smiles for Children with Special Needs, 2002 14 minute VHS for parents and others caring for children with special needs. Available from the AAPD online store: www.aapd.org |
| ABCs of Infant Oral Health It is a kit from the AAPD that includes an instructional video, flip chart, risk assessment forms, parent information forms, anticipatory guidance card and other materials. Charge of $175 for non-members. Available at www.aapd.org |
| Educational Materials for Children: books |
| Brush Your Teeth Please Pop-up by Reader’s Digest |
| Brushing Well by Helen Frost |
| Dragon Teeth and Parrot Beaks: Even Creatures Brush Their Teeth by Almute Grohmann |
| Going to the Dentist by Anne Civardi |
| How Many Teeth? by Paul Showers |
| Just Going to the Dentist by Mercer Mayer |
| Open Wide: Tooth School Inside by Laurie Keller |
| Those Icky-Sticky Smelly Cavity-Causing but—Invisible Germs by Judith Anne Rice A Visit to the Dentist by Eleanor Fremont |
| Educational Materials for Children: audiovisuals |
| The Adventures of Wiggly Tooth 1991 |
| Dr Rabbit’s World Tour 1998 Videos in VHS format produced by the Colgate-Palmolive Company. |
A Trip to the Dentist Through Pinatta’s View, 2000. 30 minute VHS video available at www.amazon.com |