- About Leadership Development & Training Center
- Leadership & Staff Development Trainings
- Back to the Basics in Migrant Health
- Communication Skills
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- Improving Health Literacy for Better Patient Outcomes
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- Midwest Stream Farmworker Health Forum
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- CLS: Breast and Cervical Cancer Education Program: An Evidence Based Program
- CLS-Comprehensive Cancer Training
- CLS-Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas: Cervical Cancer Education Program in Hays County
- Healthy Environment, Healthy Lungs
- Healthy Smiles for a Lifetime
- Hombres Preparados: An HIV/AIDS Education Program for Solo Latino Farmworker Males
- Let's Talk About Arthritis
- FOR YOUR HEALTH/PARA TU SALUD Educational Mini Lessons
- FRESCO:Farmworkers Reducing Exposure to Sun and Heat and Cooling Off
National Center for Farmworker Health
Quarterly Health Topics
June 2008
Oral Health
Dental disease is one of the most common and preventable ailments. However, statistics show that a large percentage of migrant workers and their children do not seek regular dental care and suffer from complications linked to dental carries or gum disease. Research indicates that dental work is viewed as an expensive service as many farmworkers lack the insurance to cover costs. Another, more common belief is that regular dental visits are not necessary unless someone is experiencing pain. While a visit to the dentist is a primary key to good dental health, a healthy diet and a regular oral health care routine can prevent invasive and expensive dental procedures that can tax a limited budget.
Oral Health Patient Education Materials
| Selle los Dientes Contra la Caries Dental Un Folleto Para Padres written by US Department of Health and Human Services in 2004. A Spanish language booklet for parents that discusses tooth decay and prevention. Topics include: information on sealants, infant and child dental care, dental insurance, fluoride, and tooth decay
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 | Cómo Prevenir Los Problemas De La Diabetes: Mantenga Sanos Los Dientes Y Las Encias written by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and The United States Department of Health and Human Services in 2007. This Spanish educational pamphlet discusses how to prevent diabetes-related problems by keeping teeth and gums healthy. The booklet covers home preventative care methods and self-examination. The resource is also available in English.
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Evite los Problemas de la Diabetes: Mantenga los Dientes y Encías Sanos written by US Department of Health and Human Services in 2001. A Spanish language booklet discusses problems and prevention of problems with teeth for people diagnosed with Diabetes. .
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 | Healthy Smiles for a Lifetime / Sonrisas Saludables Para Toda La Vida created by the National Center For Farmworker Health in 2008.
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| Proteja Los Dientes De Su Bebe written by the Dental Health Association in 2006. This Spanish language brochure outlines ways to improve your child's dental health.
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Una Boca Saludable Para Su Bebé written by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in 2002. This Spanish language pamphlet discusses 5 steps to ensure a baby's dental health. In addition to proper nutrition before and after the baby has been born, it suggests cleaning a baby's teeth with fluoride, checking and cleaning the baby's teeth, steps to prevent baby bottle tooth decay, and taking the baby to the dentist. |  |
