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Copies of NIDCR's free publications for health professionals, patients, and the public may be ordered online or through the Institute's National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse (NOHIC).

To order publications, click on the desired "Add to order" boxes on this page. You can also download a PDF version of this form (requires Adobe's free Acrobat Reader). Multiple copies can be ordered for most of the publications listed below. Online orders cannot exceed the maximum amount specified for each publication (50 copy limit for most). If you require more publications than the limit allows, please contact the National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse at (301) 402-7364 or nidcrinfo@mail.nih.gov. Private dental offices--please adhere to the limit when ordering.

Please note: Materials may be shipped only to locations in the United States and U.S. territories. Our materials are not copyrighted. Make as many photocopies as you need.

Adult Oral Health
	Oral Health Care for Older Adults. Information packet. OP-41 This information packet provides an overview of dental issues affecting the oral health of older adults. Single copy only.	Add to order Price: Free
	Rx for Sound Teeth - - Plaque: What it is and how to get rid of it This brochure shows how to brush and floss. Available only on the web. Also available in Spanish.
Burning Mouth
	Burning Mouth Syndrome fact sheet OP-89 This patient fact sheet discusses the signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of burning mouth syndrome. It also offers helpful tips for easing the pain associated with this condition. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
Children's Oral Health
	A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby NR-31 This easy-to-read brochure is for parents with infants or toddlers. It highlights the importance of using fluoride to protect teeth, cleaning your baby's teeth, and preventing baby bottle tooth decay. Limit 50 copies. Also available in Spanish.	Add to order Price: Free
	Milk Matters with Buddy Brush Coloring Book This booklet is part of Milk Matters, a nationwide campaign dedicated to increasing calcium consumption among America's children and teens. The coloring book is for children ages 4-8. To order materials, call 1-800-370-2943.
	Seal Out Tooth Decay NR-04 This brochure is for parents of children ages 6-14. It explains what sealants are and why they're important for protecting teeth from decay. It also has a step-by-step description (with pictures) of how sealants are applied to teeth. Limit 50 copies. Also available in Spanish.	Add to order Price: Free
	Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth NR-05 This brochure is for children ages 10-12. It describes the decay process and how some foods might contribute to the development of tooth decay. The publication folds out into a small poster that lists a variety of healthy foods from different food groups. Available only on the web. Also available in Spanish.
Developmental Disabilities
	Oral Health Care for People With Developmental Disabilities. Information packet. OP-69 This information packet provides an overview of dental issues affecting the health of people with developmental disabilities. Single copy only.	Add to order Price: Free
	Oral Conditions in Children With Special Needs: A Guide for Health Care Providers OP-70 This fact sheet provides full color photographs of oral conditions, each accompanied by a paragraph of descriptive text and a recommendation for health care providers who encounter the condition. Oral conditions include tooth eruption, malocclusion, tooth anomalies, developmental defects, viral infections, gingival infections, dental caries, oral trauma, bruxism (tooth grinding), and gingival overgrowth from medications. Most of the recommendations include indications for referral and counseling for parents. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
Developmental Disabilities: Practical Oral Care Series
	Practical Oral Care: Dental Provider's Kit OP-83 This folder contains a single copy of each publication in the Practical Oral Care series. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	An Introduction to Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental Disabilities OP-75 This fact sheet presents an overview of the Practical Oral Care series. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Continuing Education: Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental Disabilities OP-76 This booklet is the resource for a free 2-hour continuing education activity for dental professionals. Topics include the health challenges and oral health problems common in people with developmental disabilities and strategies for oral care in the general practice setting. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Practical Oral Care: Continuing Education Test OP-84 This 25-question test, when successfully completed by dental professionals, awards 2 hours of continuing education credit. The test is based on the resource booklet and is available through June 30, 2009. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Dental Care Every Day: A Caregiver's Guide OP-82 This booklet for caregivers details the important role they play at home in maintaining good oral health for their family member or client with special needs. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Practical Oral Care for People With Autism OP-77 This booklet for dental professionals presents an overview of health challenges in people with autism and offers strategies for providing oral care in the general practice setting. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Practical Oral Care for People With Cerebral Palsy OP-78 This booklet for dental professionals presents an overview of health challenges in people with cerebral palsy and offers strategies for providing oral care in the general practice setting. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Practical Oral Care for People With Down Syndrome OP-79 This booklet for dental professionals presents an overview of health challenges in people with Down syndrome and offers strategies for providing oral care in the general practice setting. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Practical Oral Care for People With Mental Retardation OP-80 This booklet for dental professionals presents an overview of health challenges in people with mental retardation and offers strategies for providing oral care in the general practice setting. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Wheelchair Transfer: A Health Care Provider's Guide OP-81 This booklet provides general guidance on completing a safe wheelchair transfer in the dental setting. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
Diabetes and Oral Health
	Diabetes: Dental Tips OP-09 This bilingual (Spanish and English) patient fact sheet describes the warning signals of oral health problems, as well as practical information on preventing the periodontal complications of diabetes. Limit 50 copies. Also available in Spanish.	Add to order Price: Free
	Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy OP-42 This easy-to-read booklet teaches people how diabetes can damage teeth and gums and how this damage can be prevented. Focuses on proper dental care and frequent dental visits. Part of a series on preventing diabetes problems. Limit 50 copies. Also available in Spanish.	Add to order Price: Free
Dry Mouth
	Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) OP-14 This patient brochure discusses the causes of dry mouth, the importance of saliva to oral health, and steps to follow to relieve dryness. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
Finding Low-Cost Dental Care
	Finding Low - Cost Dental Care OP-88 This fact sheet suggests various local, state, and federal sources of low-cost dental care. Information on accessing treatment through clinical trials and dental schools is also provided. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
HIV/AIDS
	Mouth Problems + HIV NR-88 This brochure for patients explains the most common oral problems linked to HIV and shows what they look like. It also describes where in the mouth they occur and how they are treated. Available only on the web. Also available in Spanish.
Oral Cancer
	Detecting Oral Cancer: A Guide for Health Care Professionals OT-22 This poster provides an illustrated guide to a comprehensive exam for oral cancer. Full-color photographs depict each stage of the examination, while accompanying text explains each step. Limit 50 copies. Also available in PowerPoint.	Add to order Price: Free
	What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer OP-24 This booklet is for people who have been diagnosed with oral cancer. It includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of oral cancer, along with definitions of selected medical terms and resource information. Limit 10 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Oral Cancer NR-80 This pamphlet describes risk factors, signs and symptoms of oral cancer, and the importance of detecting the disease in its early stages. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	The Oral Cancer Exam NR-81 This card describes the steps of an oral cancer examination so patients know what to expect. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment -- for Health Professionals
	Oncology Reference Guide to Oral Health OCCT-4 This guide for the oncology professional provides quick reference for preventing and managing oral complications before, during, and after cancer treatment. Includes steps specific to chemotherapy, radiation treatment, and blood and marrow transplantation. Limit 50 copies. This publication is temporarily out of stock. Please see web version.	Out of Stock Price: Free
	Oral Care Provider's Reference Guide for Oncology Patients OCCT-3 This guide for the oral health professional provides quick reference for treating patients before, during, and after cancer treatment. It includes questions to ask the patient's oncology team before cancer treatment begins. Limit 50 copies. This publication is temporarily out of stock. Please see web version.	Out of Stock Price: Free
	Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment: What the Oncology Team Can Do OCCT-2 This fact sheet for oncology professionals discusses the importance of dental treatment before a patient's cancer treatment and steps to prevent and manage oral complications. It includes management strategies specific to chemotherapy, radiation treatment, and bone marrow transplantation. Limit 50 copies. This publication is temporarily out of stock. Please see web version.	Out of Stock Price: Free
	Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment: What the Oral Health Team Can Do OCCT-1 This fact sheet for oral health professionals discusses preventing and managing complications common to a patient's cancer treatment. Also included is the role of dental professionals before, during, and after treatment. Limit 50 copies. This publication is temporarily out of stock. Please see web version.	Out of Stock Price: Free
Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment -- for Patients
	Head and Neck Radiation Treatment and Your Mouth OCCT-5 This patient brochure discusses how radiation affects the mouth and the importance of seeing a dentist before, during, and after cancer treatment. Also included are self-care tips for patients to keep their mouth healthy during treatment. Limit 50 copies. Also available in Spanish.	Add to order Price: Free
	Chemotherapy and Your Mouth OCCT-6 This patient brochure discusses how chemotherapy affects the mouth and the importance of seeing a dentist before, during, and after treatment. Also included are self-care tips for patients to keep their mouth healthy during treatment. Limit 50 copies. Also available in Spanish.	Add to order Price: Free
	Three Good Reasons To See a Dentist BEFORE Cancer Treatment OCCT-8 This patient pamphlet discusses reasons to see a dentist before cancer treatment, how to protect the mouth during treatment, and advice on when to call the cancer care team about mouth problems. Self-care tips are also provided. Limit 50 copies. Also available in Spanish.	Add to order Price: Free
	Three Good Reasons To See a Dentist BEFORE Cancer Treatment. Illustrated Booklet OCCT-8P This illustrated booklet is based on "Three Good Reasons to See a Dentist BEFORE Cancer Treatment" (OCCT-8), and is appropriate for adults with reading skills at the 2nd grade level or below. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
Organ Transplantation
	Dental Management of the Organ Transplant Patient OP-92 fact sheet for dental professionals presents the challenges in treating pre- and post-transplant patients and offers strategies for providing care. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Organ Transplantation and Your Mouth OP-93 This patient fact sheet discusses how transplantation and anti-rejection medications affect oral health and the steps to take before and after transplantation to keep the mouth healthy. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
Periodontal (Gum) Disease
	Periodontal (Gum) Disease NR-84 This brochure is for people with gum disease. It discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options. Limit 50 copies. Also available in Spanish.	Add to order Price: Free
Spanish Publications
	La diabetes: Consejos sobre la salud oral OP-10 The Spanish version of "Diabetes: Dental Tips." This concise patient handout describes warning signals of oral health problems, as well as practical information on preventing the periodontal complications of diabetes. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Enfermedad de las Encías o Enfermedad Periodontal - Causas, Síntomas y Tratamientos NR-84S The Spanish version of "Periodontal (Gum) Disease." This brochure is for people with gum disease. It discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Cómo prevenir los problemas de la diabetes: Mantenga sanos los dientes y las encías OP-42S The Spanish version of "Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your teeth and gums healthy." This easy-to-read booklet teaches people how diabetes can damage teeth and gums and how this damage can be prevented. Focuses on proper dental care and frequent dental visits. Part of a series on preventing diabetes problems. Limit 50 copies. This publication is temporarily out of stock. Please see web version.	Out of Stock Price: Free
	La Placa The Spanish version of "Rx for Sound Teeth -- Plaque: What is is and how to get rid of it. " This brochure shows how to brush and floss. Available only on the web.
	Meriendas Sanas para Dientes Sanos. NR-39 The Spanish version of "Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth." This brochure is aimed at children ages 10-12. It describes the decay process and how some foods might contribute to the development of tooth decay. Available only on the web.
	Problemas orales en pacientes con infección por el VIH NR-88S The Spanish version of "Mouth Problems + HIV." This brochure for patients explains the most common oral problems linked to HIV and shows what they look like. It also describes where in the mouth they occur and how they are treated. Available only on the web.
	Quimioterapia y la Boca OCCT-6S The Spanish version of "Chemotherapy and Your Mouth." This patient brochure discusses how chemotherapy affects the mouth and the importance of seeing a dentist before, during, and after treatment. Also included are self-care tips for patients to keep their mouth healthy during treatment. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Selle los Dientes Contra la Caries Dental NR-27 The Spanish version of "Seal Out Tooth Decay." This brochure explains what sealants are and why they're important for protecting teeth from decay. It also has a step-by-step description (with pictures) of how sealants are applied to teeth. An introduction section lists other things you can do to keep your children's teeth healthy. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Su Boca y el Tratamiento de Radiación en la Cabeza y el Cuello OCCT-5S The Spanish version of "Head and Neck Radiation Treatment and Your Mouth." This patient brochure discusses how radiation affects the mouth and the importance of seeing a dentist before, during, and after cancer treatment. Also included are self-care tips for patients to keep their mouth healthy during treatment. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Tres Buenas Razones Para ver a un Dentista ANTES de comenzar el tratamiento contra el cáncer OCCT-8S The Spanish version of "Three Good Reasons to See a Dentist BEFORE Cancer Treatment". This patient pamphlet discusses reasons to see a dentist before cancer treatment, how to protect the mouth during treatment, and advice on when to call the cancer care team about mouth problems. Self-care tips are also provided. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Una Boca Saludable Para Su Bebé NR-26 The Spanish version of "A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby." This easy-to-read brochure is aimed at parents with infants or toddlers. It highlights the importance of using fluoride to protect teeth, cleaning your baby's teeth, and preventing baby bottle tooth decay. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
Special Care
	Special Care in Oral Health OP-26 This fact sheet introduces the topic of special care, describing the broad categories of conditions that may call for special care in oral health. It also includes an overview of NOHIC services. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
Spit Tobacco
	Spit Tobacco: A Guide for Quitting NR-73 This booklet is designed specifically for young men who have decided to quit using spit tobacco or who are thinking about quitting. It includes reasons to quit, addresses myths about spit tobacco, and helps the reader develop a plan for quitting. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free
	Take a Close Look at What the Tobacco Industry Won't Show You A poster with an attention-getting picture of a fatal oral cancer. Available only on the web.
Temporomandibular Disorders
	TMJ Disorders OP-23 This brochure describes the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders. It cautions about treatments that may not be necessary, as well as some that may be harmful. The publication concludes with a description of research under way on TMJ disorders. Limit 50 copies.	Add to order Price: Free