Oral Health

Clinical Recommendations

The following clinical recommendations come from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) .

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that primary care clinicians prescribe oral fluoride supplementation at currently recommended doses to preschool children older than 6 months of age whose primary water source is deficient in fluoride. Learn more 

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Community Interventions

The following evidence-based community interventions come from the Guide to Community Preventive Services , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Preventing Dental Caries: Community Water Fluoridation

Community water fluoridation involves adding fluoride (which prevents tooth decay) to community water sources, then adjusting and monitoring the amount of fluoride to ensure that it stays at the desired level. Learn more 

Preventing Dental Caries: School-based or -linked Sealant Delivery Programs

These programs provide direct delivery of dental sealants to children in school-based or school-linked (clinic or private practice) settings. Learn more 

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Consumer Information

The following consumer resources are from the Quick Guide to Healthy Living at healthfinder.gov.

Take Care of Your Child's Teeth

Take care of your child's teeth starting with the first tooth.

Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums

Take good care of your teeth now to help prevent problems as you grow older.

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