Bright Smiles Training Manual

Introduction

  • Introduction
  • Table of Contents
  • How to Get Started

 

Tab 1 – BSB Oral Health Protocol

  • BSB Oral Health Protocol (VDH)
  • Dental Referral Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
  • Sample Dental Screening Report and Parent Instructions (English/Spanish)
  • Sample Fluoride Varnish Consent and Treatment Record Forms (English/Spanish)

Tab 2 – Assessment and Varnish

  • Bright Futures Oral Assessment Periodicity Schedule (AAP)
  • BSB Key Oral Health Messages
  • BSB Oral Health Risk Assessment Form
  • BSB Oral Health Assessment Guidance
  • BSB Oral Screening and Fluoride Varnish Procedures
  • Caries Risk Assessment Guideline (AAPD)
  • Dental Growth and Development Chart (AAPD)
  • Fluoride Topical and Systemic Supplements (ADA)
  • Fluoride Varnish Handout (English/Spanish)
  • Oral Health Risk Assessment Tool (AAP)
  • Oral Health Electronic Health Record (EHR) Sample Template

Tab 3 – Anticipatory Guidance (for provider reference)

  • Infancy – 12 Months
  • 1 Year – 2 Years
  • 2 Years – 3 Years
  • Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
  • Topical Fluoride Recommendations for Children Under Age 6 Years

Tab 4 – Parent Handouts (Feel free to print & share)

  • Baby Teeth Care (English/Spanish)
  • Brushing a Child’s Teeth (English/Spanish)
  • Common Questions About Fluoride: A Resource for Parents/Caregivers (AAP)
  • Fluorosis Facts: A Resource for Parents/Caregivers (AAP)
  • Important Information on Primary (Baby) Teeth (English/Spanish)
  • Nutrition and Oral Health (English/Spanish)
  • Plaque and Tooth Decay (English/Spanish)

Tab 5 – Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)

  • Dental Care Everyday: A Caregiver’s Guide (NIDCR booklet)
  • Healthy Mouth for People with Special Health Care Needs (VDH) (English/Spanish)
  • Oral Conditions in Children with Special Needs (NIDCR) for providers
  • ASTDD Fluoride Varnish Policy Statement
  • Fluoride Varnish Efficacy in Preventing Early Childhood Caries (Weintraub)
  • The Role of Physicians in Children’s Oral Health (NASHP)

Tab 6 – Review of Literature

  • ASTDD Fluoride Varnish Policy Statement
  • Fluoride Varnish Efficacy in Preventing Early Childhood Caries (Weintraub)
  • The Role of Physicians in Children’s Oral Health (NASHP)

Tab 7 – Oral Health for Pregnant Women

  • Oral Health During Pregnancy (DentaQuest)
  • Oral Health in Pregnancy (JOGNN)
  • Pregnancy Oral Health Online Resources
  • Pre-natal Anticipatory Guidance
  • Smiles for Children ADULT Benefits, including full benefits for pregnant women
  • Tips for Oral Health During Pregnancy (MCOH)

Tab 8 – Miscellaneous

  • AAPD Early Childhood Caries Classifications, Consequences and Prevention
  • AAPD Periodicity Chart
  • AAPD Periodicity Guidelines
  • AAPD Policy on Use of Fluoride
  • Educational Resources Order Form (VDH)
  • Evidence-Based Oral Health Websites for Early Childhood and ISHCN
  • Medicaid Reimbursement for Medical Providers
  • Resources for Dental and Fluoride Varnish Supplies
Last Updated: February 15, 2022