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We Support a Healthier Future - Healthy People 2020

Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion - DOH

Organization URL(s)

OralHealth@cdc.gov
www.cdc.gov/OralHealth/index.htm

Other Contact Information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
4770 Buford Highway, NE
MS F-10
Atlanta, GA 30341

770-488-6054 (Voice)
770-488-6080 (FAX)

Description

The Division of Oral Health (DOH) serves as a national resource for activities to prevent oral diseases and to improve oral health. DOH can provide information on fluoridation, dental sealants, activities being conducted by state oral health programs, and statistics on oral disease and use of dental services. DOH also provides technical assistance to State public health agencies and works with the professional dental community on issues related to the promotion of oral health and infection control in dental offices.

Online Resources

Brush Up on Healthy Teeth
http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth/publications/factsheets/brushup.htm
Community Water Fluoridation: Questions and Answers
http://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/fact_sheets/cwf_qa.htm
Fluoridation Basics
http://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/benefits/background.htm
The Use and Handling of Toothbrushes
http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth/infectioncontrol/factsheets/toothbrushes.htm

Print Resources

Resource lists of educational materials on benefits of community water fluoridation are available, as are several publications on community-based preventive strategies, including school-based dental sealant programs, and infection control in dentistry.