The North Dakota Department of Health Oral Health Program works with numerous partners and programs throughout the state to address pediatric oral health. This page provides basic tips on how to keep our children’s smiles strong and healthy.
Learn more about information on Children’s Oral Health from the Centers for Disease Control or access Family Resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Protect Your Baby's Teeth and Gums
This infographic demonstrates the dos and don'ts of protecting your baby's teeth and gums.
North Dakota Oral Health: Pre-Kindergarten
This infographic provides oral hygiene tips for children pre-kindergarten age.
Promoting Healthy Smiles in Grades K-5
This infographic provides oral health hygiene tips for students in grades K-5.
Protecting Your Smile in Middle and High School
This infographic provides oral health hygiene tips for students in middle and high school.
Resources
- High Rates of Decay and Need for Dental Treatment Among American Indian and Alaska Native Kindergartners in North Dakota, 2020
- High Rates of Decay and Need for Dental Treatment Among Rural Kindergartners in North Dakota, 2020
- Social Factors Affecting Pediatric Oral Health in North Dakota, 2016
- Pediatric Oral Health Disparities in North Dakota, 2016
