Teachers and Caregivers

Explore why some parents may fear dental visits and avoid seeking care. Find tips on ways parents can overcome their fears.

Going to the dental office or clinic is a new and unfamiliar experience for children. Learn tips for helping young children prepare for a dental visit.

Share this information with parents to help them ask the dentist if anesthesia or sedation should be used to treat their child’s tooth decay and what type should be used to make treatment safe and effective.

Discover information that Head Start staff can share with parents about how Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) works.

In this issue, learn how programs can use case management to improve the oral health of children in Head Start programs. Find out how case managers and parents can work together to meet children’s oral health needs.

Toothbrushing in a Head Start classroom can be done at the sink or at the classroom table. Learn about the advantages of brushing at the classroom table and get step-by-step instructions for how to do this.

Learn why drinking water is important for good oral health and find resources Head Start staff can use to promote drinking water.

Having a regular bedtime routine helps children know what to expect at the end of the day. Brushing children's teeth is an important part of the routine. Explore recommendations for choosing children's books on oral health.

Learn how fluoride works to prevent and repair tooth decay and find tips to help parents understand the benefits of fluoride.

Learn about fluoride supplements and the role of Head Start staff in promoting them.