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Parents: Welcome
The Nevada County Oral Health Program
 
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Deer Creek Elementary Kindergarteners celebrating Teeth Week during National Children's Dental Health Month.

Helping to keep Nevada County healthy by providing:

  • education about the importance of dental care

  • oral health resources and information

  • school dental screenings

  • children with the skills to develop life long dental habits for better health through the lifespan

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Oral health includes the health of the entire mouth

and is an important factor of whole body health.

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The Oral Health Program and Tobacco Prevention Program work together for a healthier community

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Working together to prevent disease, provide support, and educate.

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Screening team Jamie Hanf, Audra Ruggiero and volunteers Kirsten Valentine, DDS and Barbara DeGraw, RDH at Scotten Elementary School in Grass Valley.

PARENTS AND EDUCATORS

HEALTHY CHILDREN ARE
READY TO LEARN

Good health begins with good oral health!

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Tooth decay and caries is the most

common chronic childhood disease, which is why the Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (KOHA) is an important screening for children entering their first year of school. Learn about 

KOHA, and get the forms you need to

meet the CA State requirement.

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Oral health is especially important during pregnancy. Learn more about the hormonal changes that can cause gingivitis and how to prevent and treat it, and get tips for taking care of baby's teeth.

Nature's Way to Prevent Decay.

Glasses of Water

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Fluoridation of community water supplies is the single most effective measure to prevent tooth decay.

Fluoride varnish is a great way to protect your teeth at every stage of life. 

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Fun ideas for teaching about oral health!

Find educational links, worksheets, videos,
and curriculum guides.

Teacher and Pupil

NEVADA COUNTY
DENTAL COALITION

500 Crown Point Cir, STE 110
Grass Valley, CA 95945

530-265-1450

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