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Tooth decay is the single most common chronic disease of childhood. It occurs five to eight times more frequently than asthma, the second most common chronic disease in children. Left untreated, tooth decay in children can lead to pain, infection, and tooth loss. It can also result in more serious consequences - such as infections in their ears, sinuses, and other parts of their body.First 5 LA's Oral Health and Nutrition Expansion & Enhancement Project aims to address these issues for children ages of 0-5 through the following methods:

  • Increasing access to direct services
  • Increasing public education and outreach
  • Impacting policy and advocacy activities

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Grantees/Services

Learn more about Oral Health Initiatives grantees and the services they provide:

  • Antelope Valley Partners for Health (AVPH)

    Antelope Valley Partners for Health is a non-profit 501(c) 3 community based collaborative of local residents, leaders, and organizations with a mission to serve as a catalyst, build community health, wellness, and quality of life in the Antelope. With 9 subcontracted collaborative partners, the AVPH BBC’s vision is to have "Healthy people in a healthy Antelope Valley."

  • California Dental Association Foundation

    Continuation of training for general practice dentists to be able to serve the pediatric population.

  • Northeast Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC)

    Provide dental prevention services for children and expanded access to direct care. Implement a pilot fluoride varnish program for children.

  • South Central LA Regional Center

    Disseminate oral health information to parents of children in the Early Start Program, provide oral health screenings of infants and toddlers by USC, and provide referrals to community based dentists for needed treatment.

  • UCLA School of Dentistry

    Train bi-lingual Promotoras to provide caries prevention services, annual screenings, risk assessment, referrals, and assist with fluoride varnish & glass ionomer sealants to preschool children.

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