Access to Oral Health Care

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.

Explore common barriers to finding oral health care. Learn why regular dental visits are important and offers tips for Head Start staff to help pregnant women and parents find and use oral health care.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Examine the factors that cause and protect teeth from tooth decay. Find out why it is important to balance these factors and to share this information with parents.

Every state has a dental hygienist liaison (DHL) to promote good oral health among Head Start participants. Learn about the role of DHLs and how they can help staff promote oral health and prevent oral disease.