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} Medical professionals provide oral health risk assessments, guidance and as- needed fluoride varnish and referrals to dental professionals. Head Start/Early Head Start and WIC staff provide oral health education, in-class tooth brushing and facilitate access to care. Community organizations facilitate wrap-around services and education. Policymakers prioritize cost-eective strategies, oral health outcomes and aordable coverage. Advocates inform policy decisions and educate the public. Municipal water supply has added fluoride to help prevent cavities. Families practice habits such as twice-daily tooth brushing with fluoride toothpaste, limiting sugars and drinking fluoridated tap water. Dental professionals treat pregnant women and children 0–5, especially those at highest risk. Ob-gyns encourage women to seek dental care during pregnancy. Community health workers help parents choose healthy behaviors and access needed services. Medicaid officials ensure that covered children receive all necessary services. Academic researchers analyze data and advance innovative approaches. Electronic health records connect a patient’s medical and dental records to coordinate care. EndCavities.org Developed with financial support from the Colgate-Palmolive Company { A Coordinated System to End Cavities The most cost-effective prevention begins with pregnant women and children ages 0–5
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}Medical professionals provide oral health risk assessments, guidance and as-

needed fluoride varnish and referralsto dental professionals.

Head Start/Early Head Start and WIC staff provide oral health education, in-class tooth brushing and facilitate

access to care.

Community organizations facilitate wrap-around services

and education.

Policymakers prioritize cost-effective strategies, oral health outcomes and affordable coverage.

Advocates inform policy decisions and educate the public.

Municipal water supply has added fluoride to help prevent cavities.

Families practice habits such as twice-daily tooth brushing with fluoride toothpaste, limiting sugars and drinking fluoridated tap water.

Dental professionals treat pregnant women

and children 0–5, especially those at

highest risk.

Ob-gyns encourage women to seek dental care during pregnancy.

Community health workers

help parents choose healthy behaviors and access needed

services.

Medicaid officials ensure

that covered children receive

all necessary services.

Academic researchers analyze data and advance innovative approaches.

Electronic health records connect a patient’s medical and dental records to

coordinate care.

EndCavities.orgDeveloped with financial support from

the Colgate-Palmolive Company

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A Coordinated System to End CavitiesThe most cost-effective prevention begins with pregnant women and children ages 0–5

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