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CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. 2025. Exploring the myths and preconceptions about oral health and pregnancy. Boston, MA: CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, 1 web resource.

Annotation: This course for oral health professionals provides information on the safety and importance of receiving oral health care before and during pregnancy. It includes background information on oral health before and during pregnancy, discusses how to help ensure that oral health care is safe before and during pregnancy; provides guidelines and best practices for providing oral health care before and during pregnancy, and discusses implementation.

Keywords: Best practices, Guidelines, Health care delivery, Oral health, Perinatal care, Pregnant women, Prevention

National Model Dental Therapist Rule Panel. 2022. Model dental therapist rule. [no place]: National Partnership for Dental Therapy, 34 pp.

Annotation: This guide provides information for policymakers, state agencies, licensing boards and agencies, oral health and other nonprofit organizations, state governments, and other interested parties in states that have enacted dental therapy legislation and are planning licensing and regulatory efforts. The guide explains what an administrative rule is and offers background information on dental therapy and rulemaking. Also discussed are best practices in dental therapy administrative rulemaking, tribal regulation of dental therapists, and the Model Dental Therapist Rule.

Keywords: Administrative policy, Best practices, Licensing, Oral health, Public policy, State legislation, Work force

National Mentoring Resource Center. 2022. Workforce development guide for opportunity youth. Boston, MA: National Mentoring Resource Center, 8 pp.

Annotation: This guide serves as a resource to encourage models of workforce development that promote mentorship and holistic development for disconnected (opportunity) youth ages 16-24. It discussing the challenges that these young people face; the types of workforce skills needed; and best programs and practices to help youth succeed as they transition to adulthood.

Keywords: Adolescents, Best practices, Mentors, Models, Program development, Work force, Young adults, Youth

National Rural Health Association. 2020. Compendium of rural oral health best practices. Kansas City, MO: National Rural Health Association, 36 pp.

Annotation: This compendium presents programs designed to improve access to oral health care in rural communities and shares best practices related to providing care in these communities. The compendium is divided into topic areas: workforce development and training, care integration, telehealth, clinical, and policy and national models. Each topic area highlights specific programs and provides information on the program purpose, a program summary, and information on the program’s efficacy and impact.

Keywords: Best practices, Model programs, Oral health, Public policy, Research, Rural population

Watts MH, Michel KH. 2020. Equitable enforcement to achieve health equity: An introductory guide for policymakers and practitioners. Oakland, CA: ChangeLab Solutions, 52 pp.

Annotation: This guide poses a series of questions that policymakers, advocates, and enforcement officials should ask when drafting, implementing, and enforcing a public health policy. It aims to help such actors explore (1) the equity implications of traditional public health enforcement tools, and (2) strategies to avoid unintended negative consequences when enforcing violations of the law. The guide also explores best practices in design and development of enforcement provisions that avoid inequitable impacts and promote community health.

Keywords: Best practices, Health equity, Law enforcement, Model programs, Public health, Public policies

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors. 2019. Best practice approach: The role of oral health workforce development in access to care. Reno, NV: Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, 30 pp.

Annotation: This report discusses how development of the oral health workforce can influence access to oral health care. The report covers factors influencing access to care, workforce composition and projected supply, recruitment and preparation of the future workforce, and the capacity of the safety net. Guidelines and recommendations, best practice criteria, and state practice examples are included.

Keywords: Access to health care, Best practices, Guidelines, Oral health, Recruitment, Training

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . 2018. CDC Vital Signs: Safe sleep for babies. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , 4 pp. (Vital Signs)

Annotation: This infographic describes the dangers of SUIDS, environmental factors that can lead to it, and tips on how to lower the risks. Using graphs and illustrations, it displays statistics on unsafe sleep practices according to the race/ethnicity and age of the mother, and gives tips to parents and caregivers on sleep safety.

Keywords: Asphyxia, Best practices, Federal initiatives, Safe sleep, Suffocation

American Academy of Pediatrics. 2015. AAP policy. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, multiple items.

National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education. 2011. Family checklist for nutrition in early care and education. Aurora, CO: National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education, 2 pp.

Annotation: This checklist contains pointers on good nutrition policies and practices that families can look for in choosing, or observing, current settings for their children's early care and education. Topics include infant feeding, specific foods and drinks, nutrition plans and policies, behavior and socialization, teaching opportunities for children ages 2 and over, how families can help caregivers and teachers promote good nutrition, and additional resources and organizations.

Keywords: , Best practices, Child care, Consumer education materials, Families, Family centered services, Nutrition policy, Young children

National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education. 2011. Family checklist for physical activity in early care and education. Aurora, CO: National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education, 2 pp.

Annotation: This checklist contains pointers on good physical activity policies and practices that families can look for in choosing, or observing, current settings for their children's early care and education. Topics include opportunities for physical activity, encouragement of physical activity, limiting screen (TV, DVD, computer) time, policies and practices promoting physical activity, teaching opportunities for children ages 2 and over, how families can help caregivers and teachers promote good nutrition, and additional resources and organizations.

Keywords: , Best practices, Child care, Consumer education materials, Families, Family centered services, Health policy, Physical activity, Young children

National Network for Oral Health Access. 2011. Characteristics of a quality oral health/dental program. Denver, CO: National Network for Oral Health Access, 2 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet lists characteristics of successful oral health programs. Topics include management and decision-making, fiscal sustainability, program integration, tools and teams, personnel recruitment and retention, data, quality improvement, and leadership. Information about the methodology used to develop the fact sheet is included.

Keywords: Best practices, Oral health, Program management, Quality assurance
   

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