Oral Health Resources and Links

Prenatal

• A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby
• How Does Pregnancy Affect My Oral Health?

Infants and Children

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
• Bright Futures in Practice: Oral Health
• New York State Seat Belt Law
• Children's Oral Health Publications
• Break Loose! - A Pack of Facts to Help You Break the Habit (PDF, 1.2MB, 12pg.)

Adults and Seniors

• Break Loose! - A Pack of Facts to Help You Break the Habit (PDF, 1.2MB, 12pg.)
• The New York State Smokers' Quitsite

Fluoride and Fluoridation

• 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

Impact of Oral Diseases

• Diabetes: Dental Tips
• Oral Health and HIV

DOH Oral Health Programs in New York State

• Bureau of Water Supply Protection

Additional Resources and Links

• Guidelines:
  • Infection Control
    • Recommended Infection Control Practices for Dentistry
    • More Information on Infection Control
• Careers in the Dental Profession
  • Center for Health Workforce Studies
  • American Dental Hygienist Association
  • American Dental Association
  • American Dental Assistant Association
• Provider Manual to the New York Medicaid Program
• Dental Manual
• Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant Program
• Finding a Dental Provider