When kids in Berks County do not see a dentist until after they are 3 years old, they risk having more challenging health issues that can affect them for the rest of their lives.
With a diverse representation of leaders across many sectors – including medical and dental providers, educators, and nonprofit and community leaders – the Berks County Task Force for Oral Health is committed to increasing the number of parents and caregivers who understand the importance of their children’s oral health. The Task Force is a community-driven effort convened by Berks County Community Foundation to turn the tide on the county’s oral health.
By focusing on young children in Berks County, the Task Force’s Brush Up on Oral Health Campaign is reaching youth at the most vulnerable age for oral health issues, establishing healthy practices, and beginning to curb the county’s poor dental health issues.
Our Goals
Over the next two years, the campaign is focused on:
- Ensuring pediatricians, family practitioners and dentists are all receiving consistent information on the best oral health recommendations for kids under 5 years old.
- Expanding programs that already exist to improve oral health in Berks County.
- Educating pregnant moms as well as parents and caregivers of children under age 5 on the top oral health care tips and helping them get their kids the best oral health services they can.
En los próximos dos años, la campaña: Cepilla tu Conocimiento de Salud Oral! se enfocara en:
- Garantizar que los pediatras, los médicos de familia y los dentistas reciban información consistente sobre las mejores recomendaciones de salud oral para niños menores de cinco años.
- Educar a las madres embarazadas, así como a los padres y guardianes de niños menores de cinco años sobre consejos importantes de cuidado de la salud oral y ayudar a brindarles a sus hijos los mejores servicios de salud oral que están disponibles.
- Expandir programas existentes para mejorar la salud oral en el condado de Berks.
Did You Know?
It is critical for children under the age of three to see a dentist to prevent tooth decay and infections that can cause pain, difficulty with speech, challenges with eating and drinking, problems succeeding in school and lifelong health issues. All of these conditions will lead to increased health care costs for families.
¿Sabías?
Es crítico que los niños menores de tres años visiten a un dentista para prevenir problemas a largo plazo, como infección y caries que pueden causar dolor, dificultad concentrándose en la escuela y mayores costos de atención médica a lo largo de sus vidas.
Get Involved
Contact us to learn more about our task force or access our many online resources for parents, educators and partners.
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