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Infants, Children and Youth
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: 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
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
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.
You Can Keep Your Child’s Smile Healthy!
Available in English
Information on cavities prevention, healthier snacks, bottle feeding and tooth brushing. Developed by AB Douglass, MD, JM Douglass, BDS DDS, HJ Silk, MD. University of Connecticut Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine.
Source: http://resourcelibrary.stfm.org
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
Dental Sealant Information For Parents
Available in English
Fact sheet for parents on the benefits of dental sealants. Produced by Washington State Department of Health. Oral Health Program.
Source: https://www.doh.wa.gov
Healthy Habits for Happy Smiles
Available in English
National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center. National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness. (2016). Healthy Habits for Happy Smiles.
Source: https://www.mchoralhealth.org/headstart/healthy-habits.php
Early Childhood Caries
Available in English | Spanish | Chinese | Russian | Hmong | Vietnamese
Source: https://www.cda.org/
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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
Pregnancy and Dental Care
Available in English | Spanish
Poster on the importance for pregnant women to get their teeth cleaned, examined and have any needed dental work done before their baby is born. Made available by the New York State, Department of Health. Oral Health. Prenatal Oral Health Resources.
Source: https://www.health.ny.gov
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+)
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.
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
Dentures
Available in English | Spanish | Chinese | Russian | Hmong | Vietnamese
Factsheet explaining the benefits of replacing missing teeth your health and your appearance. Produced by the California Dental Association.
Source: https://www.cda.org
Diabetes Dental Tips
Available in English | Spanish
Factsheet from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research describes the relationship of oral health & diabetes and lists ways to maintain healthy mouth. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. NIH Publication No. 17-2946. August 2017.
Source: https://www.nidcr.nih.gov
Oral Cancer. Are you at Risk? What are the Signs and Symptom? Should you have an Oral Cancer Exam?
Available in English
Infographic summarizes oral cancer risk factors and tip on how to do a self-exam. Made available by the National Institutes of Health. American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. NIH Publication No: 16-5032 September 2016.
Source: https://www.aaoms.org
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Medi-Cal Dental Program
Dentists in Alameda County
The Office of Dental Health provides a list of Dentists in Alameda County accepting new patients, upon availability. December 2020
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 Information
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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City of Livermore Residents
Why do Children Need Fluoride?
Poster for parents and caregivers on the need for fluoride in children.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2015
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
How Fluoride Works
Available in 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 Flouride 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
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Dental Providers
Dentists in Alameda County
The Office of Dental Health provides a list of Dentists in Alameda County accepting new patients, upon availability. December 2020
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