Understanding How Smoking Impacts Oral Health

Explore oral health problems related to smoking that can affect parents, pregnant women, and children and learn tips Head Start staff can use to help parents and pregnant women quit smoking.

Promoting Oral Health for Babies

Taking care of babies’ oral health is important. Care should start before the baby’s first tooth. Learn what to do to help promote good oral health for babies.

Finding Oral Health Care

Explore common barriers to finding oral health care. Learn why regular dental visits are important and offers tips for Head Start staff to help pregnant women and parents find and use oral health care.

Adult Oral Health

Explore information and strategies Head Start staff can use to promote positive oral health practices among pregnant women, parents, and Head Start staff.

Accessing Oral Health Care in Rural Areas

Learn about some oral health challenges pregnant women and children face in rural areas. Find tips Head Start staff can use to develop a plan to help families access oral health care.