| The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released pediatric oral health tips in Spanish, called
Refresque Sus Conocimientos sobre Dientes Sanos: Pasos Sencillos para Sonrisas Infantiles (Refresh Your Knowledge of Health Teeth: Simple Steps for Kids' Smiles).
The CDC notes that Hispanic children ages two to five years of age have more tooth decay in their primary teeth than either white or African American pre-school children. The Third National Health and Examination Survey showed that more than twice as many Mexican American children (35 percent) as white children (14 percent) in this age group have untreated tooth decay.
Dental health practices such as brushing with a small amount of fluoride toothpaste can help improve oral health in children. Research has shown that brushing with fluoride toothpaste lowers the risk of tooth decay by 15 percent to 30 percent.
The tips are available online at www.cdc.gov/spanish/dental.htm; click "Refresque Sus Conocimientos sobre Dientes Sanos."
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