Oral Health Education CD-ROM Series
"This project was made possible by Cooperative Agreement Number
U48-DP-000050 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not
necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
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Pregnant and Postpartum Women |
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Available in English and Spanish 500 MB zip file. Please allow for ample download time |
This program addresses a range of topics such as the importance of good oral health, proper nutrition, and concerns about dental visits during pregnancy, as well as caring for the baby’s mouth. |
Parents of Young Children |
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Available in English and Spanish 500 MB zip file. Please allow for ample download time |
This program is aimed at parents of toddlers and illustrates a variety of topics related to dental care. These include the first dental visit, fear of dentists, caring for primary teeth, teaching children good oral hygiene habits and nutrition. |
School Children |
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Available in English and Spanish 500 MB zip file. Please allow for ample download time |
This program is designed for children ages 7-11 years old. It provides them with illustrations of how to take care of teeth and why it’s important. Vignettes topics range from plaque bacteria, tobacco, what happens at the dentist and brushing and flossing, to the harmful effects of sugar and learning to find information about hidden sugars in foods and drinks. |
Elders |
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Available in English and Spanish 500 MB zip file. Please allow for ample download time |
The purpose of this program is to address important topics such as the link between oral and overall health, nutrition related to healthy teeth, maintaining one’s natural dentition throughout life, caring for prosthetic devices, and old wives tales that were brought up by focus groups participants. |
Dental Professionals |
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Available in English only 500 MB zip file. Please allow for ample download time |
This program is aimed at upcoming and practicing dental professionals. The main focus is on cultural competence issues such as building trust, respecting patients, patient education, communicating thru and interpreter, managing family dynamics, understanding diverse health beliefs, and treating patients on Medicaid. |
