Free Dental Handouts
Early Childhood Tooth Decay
- A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby
- Dental Care for Your Baby
- Facts on Early Childhood Caries
- Promoting Awareness, Preventing Pain: Facts on Early Childhood Caries
Miscellaneous Dental Handouts
Oral Cancer
Oral Health and Diabetes
People who have diabetes know the disease can harm the eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and other important systems in the body. Did you know diabetes can also cause problems in your mouth?
People with diabetes are at special risk for periodontal (gum) disease, an infection of the gum and bone that hold the teeth in place. Periodontal disease can lead to painful chewing difficulties and even tooth loss. Dry mouth, often a symptom of undetected diabetes, can cause soreness, ulcers, infections, and tooth decay. Smoking makes these problems worse.
Good blood glucose control is key to controlling and preventing mouth problems. People with poor blood glucose control get gum disease more often and more severely than people whose diabetes is well controlled. Daily brushing and flossing, regular dental check-ups and good blood glucose control are the best defense against the oral complications of diabetes.
Publications in English:
Publications in Spanish
- Diabetes: Consejos Sobre Salud Oral [PDF] - Spanish version of Diabetes: Dental Tips. A concise patient handout that describes warning signals of oral health problems as well as practical information for preventing the periodontal complications of diabetes.
- Cómo prevenir los problemas de la diabetes: Mantenga sanos los dientes y las encías [PDF] - Spanish version of Prevent Diabetes Problems--Keep your Teeth and Gums Healthy.
Oral Health and Pregnancy
Oral Health and Tobacco Use
Oral Health Problems and HIV (AIDS)
Periodontal Disease
Teaching Materials
Tattle Tooth II Program - A New Generation - Teaching Materials
- Preschool - Super Brush! [English PDF]
- Preschool - Super Brush! [Spanish PDF]
- Kindergarten - Something to Smile About [English PDF]
- Kindergarten - Something to Smile About [Spanish PDF]
- Grade 1 - Miles of Smiles [PDF]
- Grade 2 - Healthy Texas Teeth [PDF]
- Grade 3 - Your Teeth, Your Responsibility [PDF]
- Grade 4 - Special Care for Special Smiles [PDF]
- Grade 5 - Dental Problems and Solutions [PDF]
- Grade 6 - Personal Choices for Dental Health [PDF]
Teacher's Activities Guide
