Teachers and Other Early Childhood Professionals

Resources to help staff learn about oral health for infants and young children. Learn more about how to support young children’s  healthy oral habits.

Birth - 3 Years:

Resources for infants and young children (from birth to 3-years old).

• Oral Health

            CDC main page on oral health.

Birth - 5 Years:

Resources for infants and young children (from birth to 5-years old).

• American Academy of Pediatrics Oral Health - Patient Care

            The AAP works to improve children's oral health through communication and collaboration between medical and dental homes and to make
            pediatricians and other health professionals an essential part of the oral health team. Review the resources and guidance on this page for more
            information on improving the oral health of children.

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentists Resources for Parents

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentists Mouth Monster Hub

• National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center

• National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center - Consumer

• Smiles for Life

            Educational resources to promote and support the integration of oral health and primary care.

• Brushing Teeth at the Classroom Table

            This Brush Up on Oral Health tip sheet is all about toothbrushing in a Head Start classroom.

• Children's Oral Health Basics (CDC)

            Basic information for parents and caregivers to take care of their babies and children's teeth.

• Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center

            Information on Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and oral health.