Health Resources
Arizona Department of Health Services
https://www.azdhs.gov
Association of American Indian Physicians
https://www.aaip.org
Indian Health Service
https://www.ihs.gov
National Indian Health Board
https://www.nihb.org
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
http://www.npaihb.org
Health Data/Surveillance
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov
National Library of Medicine on American Indian Health
https://americanindianhealth.nlm.nih.gov
Testing Resources
It’s Your (Sex) Life
http://www.itsyoursexlife.com
Toolkit/Campaign Resources
HIV.gov
https://www.hiv.gov
We R NATIVE
https://www.wernative.org
Facts about HIV and STDs
Please visit the following links to get the facts about HIV and STDs, how to protect yourself, and the importance of getting tested.
AIDS.gov
http://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/hiv-aids-101/overview/what-is-hiv-aids/
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
https://www.iknowmine.org/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/std/
National HIV and STD Testing Resources
http://www.hivtest.org/
Office of Women’s Health
http://www.womenshealth.gov/about-us/
The Body
http://www.thebody.com/
American Indian/Alaskan Native Links
Please visit the following links for additional American Indian/Alaskan Native resources:
National Native American AIDS Prevention Center
http://www.nnaapc.org/
CA7AE: HIV/AIDS Prevention Project
http://www.happ.colostate.edu/
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
http://www.npaihb.org/
Dental Resources
For Prenatal and Postnatal Families with Children (age 16 months or younger)
- Give Your Baby the Gift of a Proud Smile (Flyer)
- Your Baby’s Precious Teeth are at Risk for Decay Starting with the First Tooth (Brochure)
- 1st Birthday. 1st Priority. 1st Dental Visit. (Poster)
- Your Baby’s Teeth are at Risk for Decay Starting with the First Tooth (Poster)
For Infants
For Cavity and Decay Prevention
- Easy Cavity Prevention for the Whole Family
- Fluoride Varnish for Children
- Seal Out Dental Decay
- Xylitol: Look for it in chewing gum and candy
For a Healthy Mouth
- How to Brush Your Teeth/How to Floss
- How to Floss
- Keep a Healthy Smile – Do not suck on Lemons!
- Yuck, Ick, Gross
- Diet and Oral Health
For People with Diabetes
For People with Dentures
Dental Links
ABC Music & Me: An Early Literacy and Language Program
Give your Head Start students’ literacy learning a boost! ABC Music & Me has been proven to engage young at-risk learners. ABC Music & Me also offers fun, intensive Professional Development/Staff Training opportunities and a strong family Involvement component.
American Association for Community Dental Programs
The American Association for Community Dental Programs (AACDP) is a voluntary membership organization for local dental program personnel.
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) to advocate policies, guidelines and programs that promotes optimal oral health and oral health care for infants, children, adolescents and persons with special health care needs.
American Dental Association
Founded in 1859, the American Dental Association is the oldest and largest national dental society in the world. Since then, the ADA has grown to become the leading source of oral health related information for dentists and their patients.
Children’s Dental Health
The Pew Children’s Dental Campaign works to ensure that more children receive dental care and benefit from policies proven to prevent tooth decay.
Dental Sealants: A Resource Guide (Third Edition)
Edited by Jolene Bertness, M.Ed. and Katrina Holt, MPH. MS, RD. (June 2010).
National Maternal & Child Oral Health Resource Center
Pages: 44
DentalCareersEDU.org
Dental Careers Edu’s goal is to serve as an objective free resource of information to anyone working as or interested in becoming a dental assistant or hygienist.
A one of a kind resource detailing the latest information on program accreditation, national certification options, salary expectations, licensing requirements, job growth projections salary information and more.
Preventing Tooth Decay and Saving Teeth with Dental Sealants
Holt K, Barzel. 2010. Preventing Tooth Decay and Saving Teeth with Dental Sealants 3rd Washington, DC: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center.
Pages: 4
Toothfairy Island
Toothfairy Island is dedicated to being a global leader in oral health and wellness strategies. Expanding on the myth of the Toothfairy, our materials are child centered and educational – including games, puzzles, puppets, videos, worksheets, stickers, coloring pages and so much more. Our fun and exciting products create a pediatric wellness program that is easy to use.
University of Washington School of Dentistry
Fact sheets for 14 mild to moderate manifestations of specials needs conditions have been developed for Dental Professionals, Medical Professionals & Parents and Caregivers.
Content for the fact sheets were developed by a group of experts affiliated with the University of Washington and the Washington State Department of Health – Oral Health Program.
Phoenix Area IHS
http://www.ihs.gov/facilitiesservices/areaoffices/phoenix/phx_dental.cfm
Tucson Area IHS
http://www.ihs.gov/Tucson
ITCA NAGPRA Roundtable Report
At the meeting we discussed the much anticipated GAO NAGPRA Report. The report was published in 2010 and has generated significant tribal response and action as well as congressional hearings.