Maine Oral Health Program

Resources

Maine’s School Oral Health Program Handbook

• School Oral Health Program Handbook (PDF)

Oral Health Services for Children and Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs: A Resource Guide

The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC) is pleased to announce a new publication.

• Oral Health Services for Children and Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs: A Resource Guide

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Dental Guidance

OSHA released their Guidance for Dentistry Workers and Employers on May 1.

American Dental Hygienists' Association Releases Interim Guidance on Return to Work ADHA Updates on COVID-19

The health and wellness of the dental hygiene community and the patients you serve is our top priority. ADHA Has been working closely with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to advocate for clear guidance, and the latest information can be found in the Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

American Dental Association Covid-19 Guidance

Stay up to date on the ADA’s COVID-19 recommendations, government policy, emergence science and patient resources – all tailored for the dental profession.

Coronavirus | American Dental Association (ada.org)

Maine Dental Association Dental Office COVID-19 Reference Guide:

https://www.medental.org/covid

Guidelines for Mobile/Portable Dental Care Programs

• Mobile/Portable Dental Care Programs Working in School Districts (PDF)

Finding and Providing Dental Care

• For assistance finding a dental practice that will accept MaineCare members, call MaineCare Member Services at 1-800-977-6740
• Dental Clinics and Services for Maine Residents (PDF) - This newly revised (May 2023) directory provides detailed descriptions of Maine's dental clinics and services including requirements and restrictions and is meant to provide a resource for health and social services providers likely to be assisting clients in obtaining the dental care they need.
• Public and Private Clinics in Maine - an abbreviated listing of the resources included in the directory.
• Safety Net Dental Clinic Manual - This online practical and comprehensive reference manual provides information on all aspects of dental clinic development as well as ongoing operations.

Educational Resources

• Fluoride Varnish and Silver Diamine Fluoride: A Resource Guide
• Sugar Out Day
• Primary Smiles - A Bibliography of Children's Books on Oral Health
• Dental Injuries 101 (PDF). For more information: AAPD | International Association of Dental Traumatology Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries: General Introduction.
• Meth Mouth Fact Sheets (PDF)
• American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Ways to Protect Teeth and Prevent Decay in School-Age Kids and Teens (PDF)
• National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
  • Preventive Dental Visits for Children and Adolescents are Important! | Las Visitas odontológicas preventivas para niños y adolescents son importantes! (PDF)

Dental Sealants

• Seal America, The Prevention Invention

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Resources for Oral Health

Learn More about HPV Vaccination and About How To Engage Your Professional Partners, Collaborate with Others, and Share Resources with Families

• ASTDD
  • White Paper: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and Oropharyngeal Cancer
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Educational Materials
  • HPV Vaccine Recommendations
• Maryland Department of Health
  • Don’t Wait. Vaccinate!
• National HPV Vaccination Roundtable
  • Cancer Prevention Through HPV Vaccination: An Action Guide for Dental Health Care Providers (PDF)
  • Resource Library
• Oral Cancer Foundation: HPV Vaccination
  • HPV Vaccination
• Virginia Department of Health
  • Working with Non-Traditional Partners for Adolescent Oral Health: The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Initiative (PDF)