The Children’s Oral Health Education Program is administered by the New Jersey Department of Health. Program activities take place throughout the State with emphasis in areas of high need/high risk.
The Program provides a variety of interactive education activities and resources including the following:
- Age-appropriate school-based oral health education programs conducted by dental professionals in both live and virtual formats
- Education for school-age children includes oral health topics such as good oral hygiene practices, prevention of oral injury, tobacco cessation and importance of regular dental check-ups
- Education resources for school nurses including the "Miles of Smiles" newsletter and "Franny Flossisaurus" and "Mr. Gross Mouth" teaching kits
- Oral health education for participants in the Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC)
- Oral health education and training for non-dental professionals, community health workers, and community groups
The Children's Oral Health Program does not provide dental care services, but maintains a list of facilities and programs that provide these services. This information can be found in the New Jersey "Dial A Smile" Dental Clinic Directory.
