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Promoting Oral Health Services for Pregnant Women

Learn about reasons women may not seek or receive oral health care when they are pregnant and strategies Head Start staff can use to help pregnant women achieve good oral health.

Finding Oral Health Professionals That Accept Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Medicaid and CHIP pay for oral health care for children enrolled in these programs. Learn tips Head Start staff can use to help parents find a dental office or clinic that accepts Medicaid and CHIP.

Accessing Oral Health Care in Rural Areas

Learn about some oral health challenges pregnant women and children face in rural areas. Find tips Head Start staff can use to develop a plan to help families access oral health care.

Ensuring Children Are Up to Date on Oral Health Services

Oral health providers maintain and improve the oral health of pregnant women and children. Learn how they can help Head Start staff achieve their oral health goals.

Incorporating Oral Health into Emergency Preparedness

Explore how to prepare for oral emergencies before a disaster occurs, as well as how to deal with some oral health challenges that staff may face after a disaster.

Engaging Parents in Their Child's Oral Health

Learn why it is important for parents to be engaged in their child’s oral health and explore strategies and resources Head Start staff can use to engage parents in their child’s oral health.

Promoting Oral Health and School Readiness

School readiness begins with health because a child must be healthy to be ready to learn. Oral health impacts overall development and plays an important role in a child’s school readiness.

Promoting Oral Health for Adults

A healthy mouth is important for adults’ overall health and well-being. When adults have a healthy mouth, they can speak clearly, eat healthy foods, look healthy, and feel good about themselves.

Promoting Oral Health in Head Start Programs and at Home

Explore strategies that Head Start staff can use to promote good oral health among children and parents.

 

Infant Oral Health

Explore information and strategies on improving and maintaining the oral health of infants. Head Start staff can use these tip sheets in the classroom and to share with parents

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