Community Oral Health Resources

Resources for communicating the importance of maintaining good oral health, in English and Spanish.

This manual provides guidance for local health jurisdictions in California in the promotion of community water fluoridation for oral health based on generally accepted, peer-reviewed, scientific evidence and experience.

The Health Resources and Service Administration maintains clinic databases that can be used to search for a clinic near you.

A California Dental Association Foundation resource.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides basics for parents and caregivers on babies and children's oral health and links to many other useful resources to keep children's teeth healthy.

The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides extensive information about the science, practice, and benefits of community water fluoridation.

The general aim of this research was to determine whether cessation of community water fluoridation (CWF) increased oral health disparities, as measured by dental caries procedures and restoration costs for children and adolescents

Two published studies conducted by the CDC reaffirm that widespread community water fluoridation prevents cavities and saves money

Dental sealants help protect teeth from cavities by placing a protective coating over the deep grooves in back teeth. Find out how your child can benefit from dental sealants.

Use CDA's search tool to access a listing of dental clinics in California.