Parents & School Staff
Dear Schools and Parents,
We are looking forward to the day when things are normal, and school dental sealant programs can start providing dental care in the schools again.
What you can do now
The Oregon Department of Education website has the following information in English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese, and Korean.
- How to take care of your child’s mouth at home: “Keeping a Healthy Mouth” brochure (English version)
- How to find dental care: “Access to Dental Care: Further Examinations and Necessary Treatments” (English version)
If you belong to a Coordinated Care Organization (CCO): Click here to find the telephone number to call for dental care. (“Language Access” at the bottom of the CCO website page)
COVID-19
Do not wait to go to the dentist! Dental office staff will take care of you and your children safely right now, during COVID.
- Coronavirus Disease and Oral Health Information for Parents About Promoting Good Oral Health at Home (English) (Spanish)
- Coronavirus Disease and Oral Health Information for Parents About Visiting the Dental Office (English) (Spanish)
Educational videos for the K-12 population
Healthy Kids Outreach Program Dental Learning Lab:
For young students
- Kids Teach Kids About Dental Hygiene
- Why Do We Brush Our Teeth?
- Teeth: Not Just for Smiles
- Why Do We Have Baby Teeth?
- Remember to Brush Your…Egg?
For older students
- What Causes Cavities (TEDEd with quiz)
- Teen Boy Talks About Dental Health
- Mom Talks About Family Dental Health
- What Really Causes Cavities (Gross Science)
- Plaque Attack Experiment
Doodlies
“Healthy Teeth for a Lifetime”
“What Makes Cavities?””
“Time to Get Your Sealants!”