What are the current recommendations for preventing dental caries in families with young children?
Dental caries (tooth decay) is an infectious and transmissible disease that affects disproportionately racial and ethnic minorities in California. However, this condition is preventable. The Stop the Spread of Tooth Decay educational materials were developed for use as part of a comprehensive dental public health strategy to prevent tooth decay among mothers and their children. For more information on oral health, click here.
