Welcome to the New York State Oral Health Project, with "Ollie" the Otter! This web resource has lots of information and resources on the importance of strong oral health practices for babies and young children.
Find resources for families, early care and education teachers and professionals, health care professionals, and others caring for young children. All resources have been collected and carefully reviewed by the New York State Council on Children and Families, the Schuyler Center for Analysis, and Advocacy, and the University of Rochester Eastman School of Dentistry.
Parents of children birth through age 5 can find information and fun things to help support their child’s oral health.
Teachers and other early childhood care and learning professionals can find trusted oral health resources for children birth through 5 years.
Resources for doctors, dentists, nurses, and other health care professionals to support the oral health of pregnant women and young children (birth through age 5).
Explore resources and sign up to receive the Office of Head Start early childhood oral health newsletter.