Information attached and below.  Read the booklet, take the exam, mail
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Oral Health in West Virginia’s Head Start
and Early Head Start Children

This course was specifically written for West Virginia dental and
non-dental professionals. Complete and postmark by 12/31/09
to receive your free CE!

The course is approved by the WV Office of Maternal, Child and Family
Health for Nurses and Social Workers; Nursing Code WV 1999-0297
for 2.4 CEU, and social workers registration 490089 approved for 2
credit hours. The WVAGD/PACE has approved this course for two 2
hours for dental professionals.

Improving children’s oral health is one of the most challenging and
often neglected
aspects of preventive health care. This course discusses the role of
both the dental
and non-dental professional in delivering oral health care education to
Head Start
parents and caregivers. It also explores the delivery of preventive
care by dentists
and dental hygienists in order to meet the oral health needs of young
children
enrolled within the West Virginia Head Start Program. Particular
attention will be
given to the new national dental home initiative between the Office of
Head Start
and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the clinician/provider will be able
to:
1. Understand the West Virginia Head Start Program and its
commitment to the promotion of oral health;
2. Describe the pathophysiology and risk factors of early childhood
caries;
3. Promote the Dental Home concept within their respective profession;
4. Articulate proper anticipatory guidance messages to parents/
caregivers of Head Start Children.