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Dental Visits

Child smiling at a dentist visit.Resources here discuss visits to the dentist, a crucial part of children’s oral health. This collection covers the importance of the first dental visit and ongoing dental visits. A major goal of these resources is to help families establish a dental visit routine to promote good oral health and prevent disease. Also see resources on access to oral health care.

Follow-up Oral Health Care

This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses follow-up oral health care.

Using Teledentistry to Provide Care for Children

This brief for Head Start staff shares information about how teledentistry works, using teledentistry in public health settings, the benefits of using it in Head Start programs, and tips for getting started.

Head Start Oral Health Forms

Use these forms to document dental home information and current oral health status and services; such as diagnostic and preventive services, counseling, restorative and emergency care, and referral to a specialist.

Questions to Ask When Looking for a Dental Office

Finding a dental office that is best for you and your child can be hard. This Tips sheet provides examples of some questions that you can ask a dental office before you decide to make an appointment.

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