Happy teeth program

• Reach:

  QLD

• Focus area:

  Mainstream

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Happy teeth program, developed by early childhood specialists and oral health professionals, is designed specifically for young children. To prevent tooth decay and gum disease, daily tooth brushing habits and healthy eating should commence early in life.

Contacts

Queensland Health
Oral Health Unit
GPO Box 48
Brisbane QLD 4001
Phone: (07) 3131 6826
Fax: (07) 3131 6783
Email: oral_health@health.qld.gov.au

Related publications

Happy teeth program resources (2006)

Queensland Health

The Happy teeth program was developed by early childhood specialists and oral health professionals especially for the early childhood setting. The program is based on evidence that healthy teeth and gums are important for good health. In order to prevent tooth decay and gum disease, daily tooth brushing habits and healthy eating should commence early in life. The Happy teeth resource kit includes a DVD, CD, stickers, pamphlets and posters.

Abstract adapted from the Queensland Health website

• Links
• View resource: Brushing toddlers teeth [pamphlet] (PDF - 174.1 KB)
• View resource: Drinks for babies and toddlers [pamphlet] (PDF - 144.2 KB)
• View resource: Keeping teeth and gums health during pregnancy [pamphlet] (PDF - 136.9 KB)
• View resource: Preventing infant tooth decay [pamphlet] (PDF - 204.4 KB)
• View resource: Teething [pamphlet] (PDF - 159.1 KB)
• View resource: Thumbsucking and dummies [pamphlet] (PDF - 183.8 KB)
• View resource: Tooth friendly foods [pamphlet] (PDF - 174.9 KB)
• View resource: Your child's first dental visit [pamphlet] (PDF - 341.1 KB)
• View website: Happy teeth program
• View website: Oral Health, Queensland Health

Links

• View information: Happy teeth program
• View information: Happy teeth program manual