Local Oral Health Program (LOHP)
PHS Local Oral Health Program has been established, in partnership with the San Joaquin Treatment + Education for Everyone on Teeth + Health (SJ TEETH) Coalition, to improve dental health in the County, with a special focus on reaching the most vulnerable and underserved communities. The program is made possible by Proposition 56, the California Healthcare Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 and administered through the California Department of Public Health, Oral Health Program.
Building on a strategic plan created in partnership with SJ TEETH in 2018, the Local Oral Health Program will focus on six key areas to improve oral health:
- Oral Health Workforce
- Access to Dental Services
- Oral Health Education & Promotion
- Integration of Medical & Dental Care
- Countywide Coordination of Oral Health Services
- Evaluation
For more information about SJ TEETH or oral health resources, visit www.SJTEETH.org
Community Resources:
- CHDP Dental Provider List
- Common Dental Terms
- Dental Cavity Quiz
- San Joaquin County Dental Resources
- Smile California | Medi-Cal Dental Program
- Tobacco & Oral Health
Parent Resources:
- ADA Oral Health Topics A-Z
- Healthy Children: Protect Tiny Teeth
- The Tooth Decay Process: How to Reverse it and Avoid A Cavity
- Why Children Need Fluoride - English | Spanish
- 2MIN2X Campaign: Partnership for Healthy Mouths
- Oral Health Tips for the Whole Family
Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Resources:
- San Joaquin County KOHA Handbook
- San Joaquin County KOHA Checklist & Timeline
- San Joaquin County Oral Health Data Worksheet (Fillable PDF)
- SCOHR (System for California Oral Health Reporting)
Share with Parents:
- Healthy Teeth, Happy Start - KOHA Parent Info Sheet (English, Spanish)
- San Joaquin County Parent Letter Template (English, Spanish)
- Oral Health Assessment Form (English, Spanish) New
- KOHA Waiver For (English, Spanish) New
Free brushing apps New
Try these free apps to help keep your little ones engaged while brushing their teeth!
- Brush DJ: Google Play Store | Apple App Store
- Disney Magic Timer: Google Play Store | Apple App Store
- My Bright Smile: Google Play Store | Apple App Store
- Sonicare Kids: Google Play Store | Apple App Store
- Toothsavers Brushing Game: Apple App Store | Flash Game
