
About
What is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM)?
NCDHM reminds families that children should adopt good oral health habits early. This improves the chance of children having healthy teeth and gums throughout their life.
Oral health is a window to our overall health. NCDHM is a perfect time for parents and caregivers to make sure their children brush up on their dental care habits!
At-Home Care is Not Enough!
Although preventable, tooth decay is the most common childhood disease.1 Brushing twice a day and flossing daily are important but not enough. Children should visit the dentist two times a year. There are issues only a dentist or hygienist can identify. It’s important to find these issues before they become a problem. Starting dental visits at an early age will also allow your child to become comfortable with the dentist.
Two dental visits per year visits are covered in children’s Medi-Cal dental plans!
If you schedule your child’s first dental check-up in February, their second appointment will fall just-in-time before back-to-school in August!
Need to find a dental home? Visit the Find A Dentist page to find a Medi-Cal dentist near you!
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
How to Use the Find A Dentist Tool
Join the Fun
Download and share these coloring sheets to help educate children about dental health. Don’t forget to share their creations on social media and tag us!
Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Coloring Activities
Molar Sealants Coloring Activity
Clean Routine Coloring Activity
Healthy Teeth for Me! Activity Storybook
Molar Sealant Information Sheet
English/Spanish
Cambodian
Chinese (Simplified)
Korean
Tagalog
Vietnamese
Hmong
Thai
Clean Routine Fotonovela
K – 1st Grade Children’s Dental Health Education Packet
2nd – 3rd Grade Children’s Dental Health Education Packet
4th – 5th Grade Children’s Dental Health Education Packet
Healthy Smile Pledge Certificate
Digital Healthy Smile Pledge
Download the digital healthy smile pledge from our social media gallery.
Resources for Partners and Providers
“Love Your Teeth” Social Media Posts
Download social media images and suggested captions from our social media gallery.
Download National Children’s Dental Health Month message options for Twitter here.
Downloadable Web Banners
Connecting Members to Care Using the Find A Dentist Tool
Smile Care Plan
English/Spanish
Cambodian
Chinese
Vietnamese
Tagalog
Thai Korean Hmong
Coloring Activities
Molar Sealants Coloring Activity
Clean Routine Coloring Activity
Healthy Teeth for Me! Activity Storybook
Molar Sealant Information Sheet
English/Spanish
Cambodian
Chinese (Simplified)
Korean
Tagalog
Vietnamese
Hmong
Thai
Clean Routine Fotonovela
Healthy Smiles Start With Healthy Foods Flyer
English Digital
English Print-Ready
Spanish Digital
Spanish Print-Ready
K – 1st Grade Children’s Dental Health Education Packet
2nd – 3rd Grade Children’s Dental Health Education Packet
4th – 5th Grade Children’s Dental Health Education Packet
Healthy Smile Pledge Certificate
Digital Healthy Smile Pledge
Download the digital healthy smile pledge from our social media gallery.
Videos
English
Healthy Tips for Tiny Teeth
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Healthy Children Are Ready to Learn!
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Healthy Children Are Ready to Learn! Social Media Versions
Download :60 Version
Download :30 KOHA Version
Download :30 School Readiness Version
What You Should Know About Returning to the Dentist During COVID-19
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Medi-Cal Has Dental Covered
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Spanish
Consejos saludables para dientes pequeños
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¡Los niños saludables están listos para aprender!
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Lo que usted debe saber sobre su regreso al dentista durante COVID-19
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Medi-Cal tiene cobertura dental
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