Whether you are a member of the public interested in learning more about oral health or a healthcare professional, you can find easy-to-access oral health resources, videos and guidelines gathered from reliable and professional sites and organizations in the links below.
Oral health resources by life stage
Infant/Toddler/Preschool/Grade School
- Prevent Tooth Decay in Babies and Toddlers (brochure, pdf)
- Cavity Keep-Away (pdf)
- A Healthy Smile for Your Baby: Tips to Keep Your Baby Healthy (brochure, pdf)
- A Healthy Smile for Your Young Child: Tips to Keep Your Child Healthy (brochure, pdf)
- Seal Out Tooth Decay: A Booklet For Parents (12-page booklet, pdf)
- Mouth Healthy: Dental Health for Kids and Babies
English
Español
Mandarin Chinese
San Francisco Resources
COVID-19
General
- Bright Futures in Practice: Oral Health Pocket Guide (98-page booklet, pdf)
- Smiles for life: A National Oral Health Curriculum (website)
- Data and Statistics from the National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
Prenatal/Pregnancy
- Oral Health During Pregnancy and Early Childhood (CDA)
- Oral Health Care During Pregnancy. A Summary of Practice Guidelines (8-page booklet, pdf)
Infant/Toddler
Children
Children with Special Needs
Teens
- Oral Health Resources: Teens' Oral Health (web)
- Promoting Oral Health in Schools: A Resource Guide (23-page booklet, pdf)
- Teens - Dental Health
Seniors
Substance Addiction/Abuse
Medical Providers & Oral Health Educators
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