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Infants, Children and Youth
Encouraging Your Child to Drink Water
Available in English
This article discusses strategies that parents can use to encourage their children to drink water. It was published by Head Start.
Rethink Your Drink
Available in English | Spanish
This article discusses sugar content in drinks and suggest strategies to reduce intake of sugary drinks. It also includes a list of other names for added sugars in drinks. It was produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Choose Water for A Healthy Mouth & Body
Available in Burmese | Chinese | English | Farsi | Spanish | Tigrinya
One page flyer which describes the many benefits of water for overall health.
Keep a Bright Smile: School-Age Children
Available in English | Spanish | Chinese
One-page handouts for school age children show 9 actions on how to prevent problems with oral health and keep a healthy mouth.
References: American Academy of Pediatrics. Adapted from CAMBRA- CDA Journal Oct/Nov. 2007. ACPHD Office of Dental Health, 010814, rev 12/2020
Keep a Bright Smile: Families
Available in English | Spanish | Chinese
One-page handouts for families show 9 actions on how to prevent problems with oral health and keep a healthy mouth.
References: American Academy of Pediatrics. Adapted from CAMBRA- CDA Journal Oct/Nov. 2007. ACPHD Office of Dental Health, 010814, rev 12/2020
Keep a Bright Smile: Young Children
Available in English | Spanish | Chinese
One-page handouts for young children show 9 actions on how to prevent problems with oral health and keep a healthy mouth.
References: American Academy of Pediatrics. Adapted from CAMBRA- CDA Journal Oct/Nov. 2007. ACPHD Office of Dental Health, 010814, rev 12/2020
Protecting Your Teeth for a Lifetime
Available in English | Spanish
Brochure for adults on how to prevent tooth loss.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2020
Healthy Teeth at Every Age
Available in English | Spanish | Chinese
An informational booklet for the general public about how to have a healthy mouth and teeth at every age. All photos in this booklet have been used with permission and consent of the subjects. All photos were taken before the shelter-in-place order due to COVID-19. 2020.
Sealants
Available in English | Spanish | Chinese | Russian | Hmong | Vietnamese
Fact sheet produced by the California Dental Association on the benefits of dental sealants.
Source: https://www.cda.org/
Keep Kids’ Mouths Healthy
This website is a great tool for parents to refer to when looking for more information about taking care of their kids’ teeth, and it also has fun, entertaining 2 minute videos that kids can watch while brushing their teeth. Produced by The Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives-a coalition of the leading organizations in the field of oral health.
Source: http://www.2min2x.org/kids-healthy-mouths/index.html
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Prenatal / Pregnancy
Two Healthy Smiles: Tips to Keep You and Your Baby Healthy
Available in English | Spanish
Taking care of your mouth while you are pregnant is important for you and your baby. Brushing, flossing, eating healthy foods, and getting dental checkups and treatment will help keep you and your baby healthy. Holt K, Barzel R. 2009. Two Healthy Smiles: Tips to Keep Your Baby Healthy (rev.). Washington, DC: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center.
Source: https://www.mchoralhealth.org
Tips for Good Oral Health During Pregnancy
Available in English | Arabic | Chinese | Chuukese | Korean | Portuguese | Russian | Samoan | Spanish | Vietnamese
This handout provides information on how to take care of your oral health while pregnant. Produced by the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center.
Source: https://www.mchoralhealth.org
Oral Health Information for Moms and Moms-to-Be
Available in English | Spanish | Chinese | Russian | Hmong | Vietnamese
Factsheet on some answers to some of the most frequently asked about dental health questions relating to pregnancy, infants, toddlers and children. Made available by California Dental Association.
Source: https://www.cda.org
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Adult and Older Adult (65+)
Risk Factors for Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancers
Available in English | Spanish
This article discusses risk factors for oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers. It was produced by the American Cancer Society.
Periodontal (Gum Disease) Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
A concise explanation of the causes, symptoms and prevention of periodontal disease. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines gingivitis and periodontal disease, related risk factors, symptoms and treatments. Publication available by National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse. NIH Publication No. 13-1142. 2013 September.
https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2017-09/periodontal-disease_0.pdf
Medi-Cal Dental Benefits for Seniors
Available in English
This flyer produced by the Medi-Cal Dental program lists the services that are covered by the Medi-Cal Dental program for seniors.
Source: https://smilecalifornia.org/covered-services/seniors/
Keep a Bright Smile: Older adult (65+)
Available in English | Spanish | Chinese
One page handout for older adults showing 9 actions on how to prevent problems with oral health and keep a healthy mouth.
Reference: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Adapted from CAMBRA- CDA Journal Oct/Nov. 2007. ACPHD Office of Dental Health, rev 05/2021
Protecting Your Teeth for a Lifetime
Available in English | Spanish
Brochure for adults on how to prevent tooth loss.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2020
Healthy Teeth at Every Age
Available in English | Spanish | Chinese
An informational booklet for the general public about how to have a healthy mouth and teeth at every age. All photos in this booklet have been used with permission and consent of the subjects. All photos were taken before the shelter-in-place order due to COVID-19. 2020.
Receding Gums
Also available in English | Spanish | Chinese | Russian | Hmong | Vietnamese
Fact sheet on receding gumline and periodontal disease. Produced by California Dental Association.
Source: https://www.cda.org
Oral Health Resource Information for Caregivers of Older Adults
Brushing: Available in English
This fact sheet offers practical suggestions about how to provide guidance or direct care, as well as tips that may make brushing easier. Part of the "Oral Health & Aging: Information for Caregivers" seriesFlossing: Available in English
A companion to the "Brushing" fact sheet, "Flossing" offers a step-by-step guide to those who can floss independently and provides tips for caregivers on how to floss someone else’s teeth. Part of the "Oral Health & Aging: Information for Caregivers" series.Dry Mouth and Older Adult: Available in English
This fact sheet discusses the common causes of dry mouth in older adults and offers tips on how to get relief. Part of the "Oral Health & Aging: Information for Caregivers" series.Publications made available by National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. August 2018
Source: https://www.nidcr.nih.gov
Oral Health in Older Adults: Seniors
Also available in English | Spanish | Chinese | Russian | Hmong | Vietnamese
Factsheet explains what specific changes take place and how treatment and preventive methods may need to change with time. Produced by the California Dental Association.
Source: https://www.cda.org
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Available in English | Spanish
This patient brochure discusses the causes of dry mouth, the importance of saliva to oral health, and steps to follow to relieve dryness. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. US Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health. NIH Publication No. 17-3174. August 2020.
Source: https://www.nidcr.nih.gov
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Medi-Cal Dental Program
Dentists in Alameda County
The Office of Dental Health compiles a list of dentists in Alameda County who are accepting new patients. This list was updated in November 2023.
Smile California Website
This website provides information on dental benefits available for Medi-cal enrolled members and helps you find a Medi-Cal Dental Provider in your area.
Source: http://smilecalifornia.org Also available in Spanish: http://sonriecalifornia.org
InsureKidsNow.Gov
This website provides Denti-Cal members with a new way to search for local dentists that may be accepting new patients. You can narrow down your search results by specifying the distance you are willing to travel, a preferred language, among other criteria.
Source: https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/coverage/ca/find-a-dentist/index.html
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Medi-Cal Enrollment
Alameda County Social Services Agency
This website is an online system that will provide customers the option of applying for Medi-Cal. Calwin is the fast, easy way for California residents to get the help they need.
Source: www.mybenefitscalwin.org
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Special Health Care Needs
Dental Care Every Day: A Caregiver's Guide
Available in English
This booklet for caregivers details the important role they play at home in maintaining good oral health for their family member or client with special needs. Publication made available by National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
Source: https://www.nidcr.nih.gov
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Fluoride Information
Why do Children Need Fluoride?
Poster for parents and caregivers on the need for fluoride in children.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2015
How Fluoride Works
Available in English | Spanish
Poster for parents and caregivers on how fluoride helps protect the teeth: “Como la Fluoracion de la Agua Comunitaria Previene Caries Dental”.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2019
Fluoride Cavity Fighter
Poster Available in: English | Spanish
Fluoride: Cavity Fighter. Children can maintain good oral health in 4 ways.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2015
Fluoride Varnish - Helping Smiles Stay Strong
Available in English
Brochure for parents and caregivers on importance of fluoride varnish.
Source: California Department of Health Care Services, Child Health and Disability Prevent (CHDP) Program, Oral Health Subcommittee. 2018
Five Reasons Why Fluoride in Water is Good for Communities
Available in English
Factsheet on benefits of drinking fluoridated water and community water fluoridation.
Source: American Dental Association 2021
Why Fluoride In Your Tap Water Is a Good Thing
Video: English
YouTube 3 mins video on the benefits of community water fluoridation.
Source: American Dental Association, 2016
The Importance of Fluoride for Healthy Teeth
Fluoride is a mineral that is found in water and many foods. Fluoride helps protect teeth from cavities! Fluoride protects the enamel of your teeth by making teeth more resistant to acid attacks from bacteria in the mouth. Most people in the United States have tap water with fluoride added. Water fluoridation helps reduce tooth decay by more than 25% in children and adults.
If you live in area where your drinking water is not fluoridated or if you use a filtration system such as reverse osmosis that removes fluoride from your water, you can get fluoride by:- using toothpaste with fluoride
- using fluoride mouth rinses for people over age six
- buying water with added fluoride
Talk with your dentist or doctor about whether getting fluoride varnish treatments would be a good choice for you.
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Dental Providers
Dentists in Alameda County
The Office of Dental Health compiles a list of dentists in Alameda County who are accepting new patients. This list was updated in November 2023.
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Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (KOHA)
Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Waiver Form
For parents, who cannot complete a Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (KOHA) please have the complete this waiver.
Available in: English | Spanish
Alameda County KOHA Flyer
KOHA flyer explains the importance of oral health assessment to parents.
Available in: English | Spanish | Chinese | Vietnamese