Oral Health Resources and Links
Prenatal
- Baby Your Oral Health: What You Need to Know About Oral Health and Pregnancy
- A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby
- How Does Pregnancy Affect My Oral Health?
Infants and Children
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
- Dental Care for Your Baby
- Parent Education Brochures
- Bright Futures in Practice: Oral Health
- Dental Emergencies
- Dental Emergencies and Injuries
- Inside the Food Pyramid
- New York State Seat Belt Law
- Tooth Eruption: American Dental Association
- Children's Oral Health Publications
- Dental Sealants: Frequently Asked Questions
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: To My Teenage Patients
- Break Loose! - A Pack of Facts to Help You Break the Habit (PDF, 1.2MB, 12pg.)
- Tobacco Facts for Teens
Adults and Seniors
- CDC Fact Sheet: Oral Health for Adults
- Break Loose! - A Pack of Facts to Help You Break the Habit (PDF, 1.2MB, 12pg.)
- The New York State Smokers' Quitsite
- Prevent Diabetes Problems. Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
- The American Diabetes Association Oral Health Section, Oral Health and Oral Hygiene
- WomensHealth.Gov - Oral Health Publications
Fluoride and Fluoridation
- Fluoride - American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
- Fluoride and Fluoridation - American Dental Association (ADA)
- Water Fluoridation: Frequently Asked Questions
- Water Fluoridation: Surgeon General Statement on Community Water Fluoridation
- Water Fluoridation: Nature's Way to Prevent Tooth Decay
- Guidance for Use of Fluoridated Water for Feeding During Infancy
- How do I know if my drinking water is fluoridated?
- Fluoride and Infant Formula Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Dietary Fluoride Supplement Schedule
New York State Fluoridation Fact Sheets
- What are the benefits of community water fluoridation?
- Addressing Safety Concerns
- Costs and Savings
- Operational/Engineering Aspects
- Training
Impact of Oral Diseases
- CDC Fact Sheet Oral Cancer: Deadly to Ignore
- Diabetes: Dental Tips
- Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
- Periodontal (Gum) Disease
- Oral Health and HIV
DOH Oral Health Programs in New York State
- Dental Public Health Residency
- Bureau of Water Supply Protection
- Rochester Primary Care Network: Technical Assistance Center
Additional Resources and Links
- Guidelines:
- Infection Control
- Tobacco Cessation in the Dental Office
- Diabetes
- AIDS Institute Oral Health Guidelines
- Professional Policies and Guidelines
- Improving Perinatal and Infant Oral Health
- American Academy Pediatrics and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: Policy Statement: Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect
- Careers in the Dental Profession
- National Head Start Oral Health Resource Center
- Oral Health Training for Non-oral Health Professionals
- Provider Manual to the New York Medicaid Program
- Dental Manual
- Special Care Dentistry:
- Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant Program
