Topics and Resources
Many issues affect children's oral health. Search for Fact Sheets, Tools and more.
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Prevent & End Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is caused by a bacterial infection called "caries." It is the most common chronic disease of early childhood.
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Coverage, Access & Financing
For many, dental coverage is an important gateway to dental care. But even families with coverage may face barriers around affordability and access.
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Medicaid & CHIP
Medicaid and CHIP—the Children's Health Insurance Program—provide dental benefits to 43 million children from economically vulnerable families. These kids are most likely to have tooth decay.
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Affordable Care Act
In a historic achievement, oral health care for children and teens is one of "10 essential health benefits" in the Affordable Care Act. CDHP tracks and explains this new benefit.
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Parents & Families
Children live in families. When their families are confronted by economic instability, poor housing and other challenges, it becomes harder for children to maintain good oral health. And the opposite is true: oral health can affect a family's stability and success. CDHP is exploring family-centered strategies to improve oral health.
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Pregnant Women
A pregnant woman with untreated dental issues can pass decay-causing bacteria to her child. See what's being done to strengthen dental care during pregnancy.
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Effective Tools for States
CDHP develops resources to help state officials, oral health programs, and advocates build capacity and better focus resources on effective strategies to end dental disease in children and families.
169 resources found
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June 29, 2010
Beyond the 'dmft': The Human and Economic Cost of Early Childhood Caries
Reports & Briefs | By the CDHP Team -
May 20, 2010
CDHP Sends Letter with 62 Signing Organizations to Appropriations Chairs Requesting Funding for Oral Health
Fact Sheets & Press Releases | By the CDHP Team -
May 1, 2010
Summary of Oral Health Provisions in Health Care Reform
Reports & Briefs | By the CDHP Team -
April 15, 2010
Moving Forward Together: Implementing New Oral Health Provisions at the State Level
Advocacy & Commentary | By the CDHP Team -
April 1, 2010
Oral Health Provisions in CHIPRA & Healthcare Reform: A “Systems-Fix” Approach
Presentations & Testimony | By the CDHP Team -
April 1, 2010
Strategies for Sustaining and Enhancing Prevention of Childhood Tooth Decay (Trendnotes Issue No. 2)
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March 23, 2010
CDHP Applauds Congressional Leaders for Investment in Oral Health with Passage of Historic Health Reform
Fact Sheets & Press Releases | By the CDHP Team -
March 23, 2010
President Obama Signs Historic Health Care Legislation
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March 22, 2010
House Passes Historic Health Care Package
Fact Sheets & Press Releases | By the CDHP Team -
March 21, 2010
Summary of Oral Health Provisions in House-Passed Bill
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March 15, 2010
Best Practice Approaches for State and Community Oral Health Programs
Reports & Briefs | By the CDHP Team -
March 5, 2010
Iowa Launches First Dental-Only Plan for Kids
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March 1, 2010
CHIP TIPS: Children's Oral Health Benefits (Kaiser Family Foundation)
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March 1, 2010
How to Protect Your Baby's Teeth From Cavities
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March 1, 2010
Policy Recommendations for Enhancement of the Dental Safety Net
Advocacy & Commentary | By the CDHP Team