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Fast Facts:

California’s children have twice as much untreated decay as their national counterparts.

Only 10% of California’s 8-year olds get sealants for their first permanent molars.

Only 30% of Californians currently receive the benefits of fluoridated water.

Kern County Children’s Dental Health Network
1800 30th Street, Ste. #230
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Tel: 661.377.0322 or 661.377.0323
Fax: 661.377.0329

KCCDHN
Kern County Children's Dental Health Network

For Parents

KCCDHN Services

• Nurse Referral Program
  If school nurse identifies a child with decay and the child has no resources, he/she can refer child to our program. We then facilitate an appointment into one of four pediatric dentist offices.
• Ask a Hygienist
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KCCDHN News Bites

• Oral Considerations and Care for Children with Cerebral Palsy
• The Scoop On Braces
• Cold Sores, Fever Blisters
• Thumb Sucking
• Teeth Grinding
• Why a Mother's Oral Health is Important for a Child's Teeth
• Mouth Protectors: Don't Play Without One!
• Fluoride: Myths and Facts
• Xylitol: Nature's Cavity Fighter
• Family Fun: Making Dental Care Fun for Your Child
• Healthy Kids Kern County
• Tips for Good Oral Hygiene
• Nutrition & Dental Health
• Dental Emergencies
• Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
• Importance of Sealants
• Dental Visit Apprehension Tips
• Infant/Toddler Dental Care
• "Make Halloween a Treat for Your Child's Health & Teeth"
• Fluoride Varnish Fact Sheet
  

KCCDHN Forms

• Consent Forms for a Dental Screening at Your Child's School
• Medical History Forms For a Dental Screening at Your Child's School
• Consent forms for a Dental Screening and Fluoride Varnish at your Child's Preschool
• More.... 

 

Family Health Insurance Referrals

• Medi-Cal/Healthy Families Information
• Healthy Kids Kern County
  Healthy Kids Kern County is a low-cost health, vision, and dental insurance program for all children aged 0 to 5 who meet the eligibility criteria below. Membership is guaranteed for twelve (12) months unless eligibility changes or premium payments are late or unpaid.

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