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Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Primary Care and Health Access, Office of Oral Health. 2025. Fluoride varnish training manual for Massachusetts healthcare professionals. Boston, MA: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Primary Care and Health Access, Office of Oral Health, 11 pp.

Annotation: This manual is designed to help non-oral-health professionals implement fluoride-varnish application for infants, children, and adolescents ages 6 months to 21 years who are enrolled in Massachusetts’ Medicaid program. The manual includes instructions on how to complete the online Smiles for Life training, which is required for health professionals to apply fluoride varnish for this population. It also discusses how to begin using fluoride varnish in a practice as well as how to keep fluoride varnish notes and how to bill for fluoride varnish application. Basic information about fluoride varnish application and information to share with parents and other caregivers is included.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Clinical coding, Consumer education materials, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Fluorides, Infants, Manuals, Massachusetts, Medicaid, Oral health, Oral health care, Preventive health services, Reimbursement, Resources for professionals, Risk assessment, State programs, Training, Young adults

Clark M, ed. 2020-. Smiles for Life: A national oral health curriculum (4th ed.). Leawood, KS: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, multiple items.

Annotation: This curriculum for health professionals and educators comprises nine courses addressing oral health. Courses focus on the relationship between oral health and systemic health; child oral health; adult oral health; acute oral health problems; pregnancy and women’s oral health; caries risk assessment, fluoride varnish, and counseling; the oral exam; oral health for older adults; and silver diamine fluoride. The courses can be taken for continuing education credit or simply to gain knowledge on the topics.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Continuing education, Curricula, Distance education, Financing, Infants, Mobile applications, Multimedia, Older adults, Oral health, Oral health care, Pregnant women, Resources for professionals, Spanish language materials, Training, Young children

American Academy of Pediatrics. 2019. Autism: Caring for children with autism spectrum disorders—A practical resource toolkit for clinicians, 3rd ed.. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics,

Annotation: This digital toolkit assists clinicians in the recognition, diagnosis, and management of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) across the life span. It contains American Academy of Pediatrics autism clinical reports and policy statements and expert ASD screening, surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, and referral guidelines. Fact sheets are provided along with coding and billing guidance, and a webinar with video and slides for additional clinician use. Family handouts, in English and Spanish, that discuss diagnosis, transition, financial assistance for families, school inclusion, medical home, adolescents and sexuality, teaching social skills, and child wandering are included.

Keywords: , Clinical coding, Adolescent development, Adolescents, Autism, Child development disorders, Children, Communication disorders, Developmental disabilities, Diagnosis, Psychosexual development, Psychosocial development, Resources for professionals, Screening, Spanish language materials, Special health care needs

Delta Dental of Michigan. 2019. Rethink your drink, choose water. Okemos, MI: Delta Dental Foundation, 2 items.

Annotation: This infographic provides information about sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and tips on healthy alternatives. Topics include the potential impact of SSB consumption on oral health; the amount of sugar in different beverages; and recommended daily limits on sugar for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. Information about reading nutrition labels, limiting juice, and choosing water is provided.

Keywords: Adolescents, Adults, Children, Consumer education materials, Decision making, Fluid intake, Health behavior, Infants, Oral health, Resources for professionals, Sugar, Water

Washington State Department of Health, Oral Health Program. 2016. Oral health promotion cards. Olympia, WA: Washington State Department of Health, Oral Health Program, 26 items.

Annotation: This series of cards provides oral health messages for health professionals to share with clients and their families. Each card addresses a specific population (pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents, children with special health care needs, adults, and older adults) and is accompanied by a brochure listing messages and resources. The cards and brochures are available in English and in Spanish.

Keywords: Adolescents, Adults, Children with special health care needs, Educational materials, Health promotion, Infants, Life course, Oral health, Pregnant women, Resources for professionals, Spanish language materials, Young children

Children's Safety Network. 2016. Medication abuse prevention: 2016 resource guide. Waltham, MA: Children's Safety Network, 19 pp.

Annotation: This guide describes organizations, policy and legislation, prevention programs, publications, and webinars focused on prescription drug overdose prevention among youth and young adults. Contents include descriptions of reports, guides, toolkits, campaigns, website, iinitiatives, and research studies. Each item includes a short description and a link to the resource itself. Information about child safety and neonatal abstinence syndrome are included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Drug effects, Infants, Legislation, Multimedia, Neonatal abstinence syndrome, Policy development, Prescription drugs, Resource materials, Resources for professionals, Safety, Substance abuse prevention, Substance abuse prevention programs, Young adults

American Dental Association. 2016. Mouth Healthy™ Kids. Chicago, IL: American Dental Association, multiple items.

Annotation: These resources are designed to assist oral health professionals and teachers in educating students about good oral hygiene habits and the importance of oral health and oral health care. Contents include videos, games and quizzes, and activity sheets. Lesson plans for students in preschool through eighth grade with materials to support the lesson plans, information about careers in dentistry, and sample presentations are also included. The resources are available in English and Spanish.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Curricula, Educational materials, Materials for children, Multimedia, Oral health, Oral health care, Oral hygiene, Preventive health services, Resources for professionals, Spanish language materials

National Cancer Institute. 2015–. Adolescents and young adults with cancer. Bethesda, MD: National Cancer Institute, multiple items.

Annotation: These resources provide information about cancer in adolescents and young adults ages 15–39. Topics include types of cancers in young people, finding a doctor and hospital, treatment choices, coping and support, after treatment, and organizations serving adolescents and young adults. Reports, research, literature, and a quiz are also available.

Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescents, Cancer, Consumer education materials, Disease management, Family support services, Financial support, Peer support programs, Research, Resources for professionals, Special health care needs, Young adults

Suicide Prevention Resource Center. 2014. Suicide prevention among LGBT youth: A workshop for professionals who serve youth. Waltham, MA: Education Development Center, 4 files.

Annotation: This toolkit contains workshop materials to build the capacity of schools, youth-serving organizations, and suicide prevention programs, with the larger goal of reducing suicidal behavior among LGBT youth. The leader's guide contains information about the history of the workshop; goals and objectives; intended audience; co-leaders; an overview of the workshop kit; instructions on workshop preparation, implementation, and follow-up; and a sample agenda, attendance sheet, exercise, certificate of attendance, and leader feedback form. The toolkit also includes handouts and presenter slides and notes.

Keywords: Adolescents, Cultural competence, Homosexuality, Injury prevention, Mental health services, Resources for professionals, School age children, School health services, Self injurious behavior, Suicide prevention, Training materials, Youth

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute. 2013-. teendriversource. Philadelphia, PA: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, multiple items.

Annotation: This website for adolescents, parents and guardians, educators, policymakers, and resarchers provides evidence-based information and resources to reduce adolescent driver crashes and improve adolescent driver safety. Contents include a driving plan parent guide, goal guide, and logging and rating tool; resources to raise awareness; a training program for work, school, and community educators; and fact sheets to restart a conversation with state policymakers about graduated driver licensing provisions.

Keywords: Adolescents, Advocacy, Driver education, Goals, Injury prevention, Motor vehicle safety, Parents, Planning, Policy development, Resources for professionals, State legislation, Training materials

Missouri Dental Association. 2013. Stop the Pop [rev.]. Jefferson City, MO: Missouri Dental Association, multiple items.

Academy of General Dentistry. 2012. Your family's oral health. Chicago, IL: Academy of General Dentistry, multiple items.

Annotation: These resources for families present information about oral health. Contents include a Dental Diary that can be personalized; a timeline showing how the teeth and mouth change throughout life; coloring pages. Topics include the importance of good oral hygiene and regular dental visits, choosing and finding a dentist, nutrition, and pregnancy and oral health.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Consumer education, Families, Health promotion, Materials for children, Oral health, Oral health care, Pregnant women

Smith KD. 2012. Where's the sugar?. [Louisville, KY]: Smith KD, 1 video (4 min., 49 sec.).

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center. 2010–. Resource highlights. Washington, DC: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, multiple items.

Annotation: These resources for professionals highlight key facts, materials, and websites on oral health topics. Topics include children and adolescents with special health care needs, dental caries, dental home, dental sealants, fluoridated water, fluoride varnish, Head Start, health literacy, home visiting, injury, K–12 education, mobile and portable services, nutrition, pregnancy, primary care, quality improvement, school health services, school readiness, and tobacco. Some of the materials and websites are available in English and Spanish. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescents, Children with special health care needs, Electronic publications, Infants, Information sources, Oral health, Pregnant women, Research, Resources for professionals, Spanish language materials, Young children

University of Washington, School of Dentistry. 2010–. Patients with special needs: Resources for patients and health care professionals. Seattle, WA: University of Washington, School of Dentistry, multiple items.

Annotation: This series of fact sheets for children, adults, and health professionals provides information on various oral health conditions for children and adults with special health care needs. Topics include asthma, autism, cleft lip and palate, congenital cardiac disorder, diabetes, Down syndrome, epilepsy, HIV, and traumatic brain injury. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Comprehensive health care, Continuing education, Educational materials, Health supervision, Non English language materials, Oral health, Parents, Resources for professionals, Spanish language materials, Special health care needs

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Center for Injury Research and Prevention. 2010-. After the injury. Philadelphia, PA: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Center for Injury Research and Prevention, 1 v.

Annotation: This website is designed to help parents understand their child's reactions to injury and learn how to help children cope with trauma in a healthy way. Contents include resources on topics such as finding a therapist, traumatic stress and post-traumatic stress disorder, dealing with other types of traumatic events, worry or stress in children and adolescents, sleep problems, injury prevention, pain and injury care, books for parents, and books for children. Information for health professionals is also provided including information about risk factors for persistent traumatic stress and traumatic stress reactions, general guidelines, suggested reading, and measures for pediatric traumatic stress. A glossary, news and press releases, expert biographies, fact sheets, and published research are also available.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Injury, Materials for children, Parent education, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Resources for professionals, Stress management, Trauma

Lorenzo SB. 2007–. Emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges in children and adolescents: Professional resource guide. Washington, DC: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health,

Annotation: This knowledge path is a guide to resources that analyze data, describe effective programs, and report on policy and research aimed at improving access to and quality of care for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. Resources tap into the heath, education, social services, and juvenile justice literature. The knowledge path is aimed at health professionals, program administrators, policymakers, educators, and community advocates. Separate briefs present resources for families and schools. The path is updated periodically. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Adolescents, Affective disorders, Behavior development, Behavior disorders, Bibliographies, Child mental health, Children, Consumer education materials, Electronic publications, Emotional development, Knowledge paths, Mental disorders, Resources for professionals

Lorenzo SB. 2007–. Social and emotional development in children and adolescents: Professional resource guide. Washington, DC: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health,

Annotation: This knowledge path is a guide to resources about promoting healthy social and emotional development in children and adolescents. Resources tap into the health, education, and social services literature. Separate sections present resources by age group and cover topics such as developmental stages; factors that impact social and emotional well-being in homes and community settings; and strategies for integrating health, developmental, and educational services. The knowledge path is aimed at health professionals, program administrators, policymakers, and community advocates. Separate briefs present resources for families and schools. The path is updated periodically. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Adolescents, Behavior development, Bibliographies, Child mental health, Children, Consumer education materials, Electronic publications, Emotional development, Infants, Knowledge paths, Resources for professionals

Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Division of Health Care Financing. 2006. Healthy teeth for mom and me: Oral health provider training. Madison, WI: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Division of Health Care Financing,

Annotation: These program materials are designed for use in providing on-site training to health professionals in promoting maternal oral health and preventing early childhood caries. Topics include conducting oral health risk assessments to identify individuals in need of preventive or restorative oral health services, making referrals, educating pregnant adolescents on the importance of good oral health, linking maternal oral health to birth outcomes, and applying fluoride varnish, if indicated. Contents include a letter to health professionals; background information on early-childhood-caries prevention in health systems; outcome objectives; presentation slides; risk assessment, anticipatory guidance, and fluoride varnish manuals; sample oral-health-education materials; a list of resources; and selected articles. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Disease prevention, Early childhood caries, Fluorides, Health promotion, Infants, Maternal health, Oral health, Patient education materials, Pregnant adolescents, Resources for professionals, Training materials, Wisconsin

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. 2005-. Milk matters [calcium education campaign]. Rockville, MD: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 12 items.

Annotation: This information package contains materials from a nationwide public-health-education campaign to promote calcium consumption among adolescents, especially those ages 11–15. The package includes materials designed for parents, children, adolescents, health professionals, and teachers. Materials include booklets, logo stickers, a coloring book, a poster, lessons, fact sheets, take-home assignments, classroom discussion ideas, and a public-service announcement. A form for ordering campaign materials is included. Some items are available in English and Spanish.

Keywords: Adolescents, Calcium, Children, Curriculum development, Materials for children, Nutrition education, Oral health, Public awareness campaigns, Resources for professionals, Spanish language materials, Teachers
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