NYS Department of Health

• Oral Health Program: General Information on Oral Health across the Lifespan; Impact of Oral Disease; Programs in New York State; Oral Health Plan for New York State; Statistics and Data; Water Fluoridation in New York State and Resource Information.
  • Prenatal Oral Health
  • Oral Health for Infants and Children

American Dental Association

• You & Your Dentist Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

• Pediatric Oral Health Information for Parents: Parent Education Brochures.



• Dental Care for Your Baby: When should my child first see a dentist?

National Instititute of Dental and Craniofacial Research – Children’S Oral Health

• Finding Dental Care: Where to find reduced-cost dental treatment.

• A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby: Protecting, checking and cleaning your baby’s teeth.

• Seal Out Tooth Decay: Information about dental sealants
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NYS Dental Association

• Dental Emergency Tips (PDF)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Dental Sealants– Frequently Asked Questions: What are dental sealants and how are they applied? 

• Fluoridation – Frequently Asked Questions: What is water fluoridation and how does it work?

Last Updated: February 19, 2013