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Oral Health and Young Children

All teeth are important and proper oral hygiene begins at birth! The role of caregivers in children’s oral health includes skill building, habit forming, education, modeling, and parent education. During this training, participants will learn appropriate ways to clean the teeth and gums of infants, toddlers, and young children; practice fun activities to promote children’s dental hygiene; discuss procedures that may occur during a dental visit and how to prepare children; and learn ways to prevent oral injuries and dental first aid. Content also includes requirements, and recommendations for dental care; storage and care of toothbrushes; teething care, fluoride and sealants, and dental health and nutrition.

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At the end of th
e session, the participants will be able to:
  • State the importance of teeth, including baby teeth.
  • Demonstrate how to clean the teeth and gums of infants.
  • Describe how to incorporate tooth brushing in the early childhood setting.
  • State ways to prevent oral injuries and discuss first aid for injury.

 



Content includes:

Role of dental health in childcare; Tooth and gum care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; Teething; Prevention of dental problems, including baby bottle decay; Prevention and treatment of dental injuries; Fluoride; Sealants; Choosing and visiting a dentist.

 

Addresses national recommendations: 
(Click here for printable file).

Caring for our Children:
Standard 5.095

Head Start Performance Standards:
1304.22 (a); 1304.22 (d);1304.23 (b)(3);
1034.40 (f)(1-2); 1304.20 (a)(1);
1304.20 c)(3); 1304.20 (d)


Revised 2010
 
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(33 PowerPoint Slides or overhead transparencies*)  Price $200.00

www.childhealthonline.org

Healthy Childcare Consultants, Inc.
2312 Chandawood Drive, Pelham, AL  35124-1229
Telephone 205-663-7402       FAX 205-621-2149

Contact Dr. Charlotte Hendricks


* The boxed thumbnail images are examples from the training module.

 


Addresses Head Start Performance Standards. 

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