Oral Health Resources
In the Spotlight
CDC-Funded States
CDC awards funding to 16 states to strengthen their oral health programs
and improve the oral health of their residents.
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Community Water Fluoridation Status
Community water
fluoridation reaches a new high in the U.S. A new CDC report and related
podcast provide key information for public health officials and policymakers
working to improve oral health and meet public health objectives. More...
Dental Amalgam Use and Benefits
Dental amalgam (tooth fillings) treats tooth decay safely and effectively.
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Program At A Glance, 2008:
Preventing
Cavities, Gum Disease, and Tooth Loss
CDC is the lead
federal agency responsible for promoting oral health through public
health interventions.
Water
Fluoridation Overview
A collection of resources on the benefits, safety, engineering
support, and other information on community water fluoridation and
fluorides.
State and County Water Fluoridation Information
My Water's Fluoride,
Oral
Health Maps and other resources provide up-to-date
information on the fluoride content of water in 32 participating
states.
State
Oral Health Programs
CDC provides funding and technical assistance to help state
and territorial health agencies develop and operate public health
programs to improve oral health. Currently,
16 states receive funds. CDC also has
developed a collection of tools to
assist states to build oral health program capacity, including a
tool for developing a state
burden document.
Recommended Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry
These CDC guidelines provide the latest information on dental
infection control issues as well as consensus evidence-based
recommendations. See also the
slide set and
accompanying speaker notes.
U.S.
Surgeon General’s Statement Supporting Water Fluoridation
See also the
fact sheet summary
of most recent Surgeon General’s Report and
fact sheet
summary of Surgeon General’s Call to Action.
Brush Up on Healthy Teeth
A health education campaign including a Brush Up Quiz for Parents, Tip Sheet, and Poster.
Also in Spanish!
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Page last reviewed:
August 12, 2008
Page last modified: August 12, 2008
Content source:
Division of Oral Health,
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and
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