National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center Offers New Resources

The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC) has announced the availability of several new resources.

Access to Oral Health Care During the Perinatal Period: A Policy Brief
This policy brief was developed to help professionals and the public better understand the importance of oral health during the perinatal period. The brief describes barriers to accessing oral health services and information — including myths and misperceptions — and presents potential solutions.

Oral Health Care During Pregnancy: A Summary of Practice Guidelines
This document summarizes the New York State Department of Health’s publication, Oral Health Care During Pregnancy and Early Childhood: Practice Guidelines, which is geared toward prenatal and oral health professionals. The guidelines are intended to bring about changes in the health care delivery system and to improve the standard of care for pregnant women. A copy of the complete practice guidelines is available here.

Two Healthy Smiles: Tips to Keep You and Your Baby Healthy
This brochure is designed to educate women about the importance of oral hygiene and oral health care during pregnancy. Topics include brushing, flossing, eating healthy foods, and getting dental checkups and treatment.

Oral Health Resource Bulletin: Volume XX
This booklet is the latest in a series designed to stimulate thinking and creativity within the MCH community by providing information about current materials of interest.

Single or multiple print copies are available at no charge from the HRSA Information Center, P.O. Box 2910, Merrifield, VA 22116, phone: (888) ASK-HRSA (275-4772), fax: (703) 821-2098, e-mail: ask@hrsa.gov.