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Dentists Needed

Bright Smiles from Birth trainings are provided by local dentists who have been trained to present the program. Over 100 dentists and oral health professionals have been trained to present the program in local primary care offices.

Faculty trainings are scheduled for a few times per year in various parts of the state. If you are interested in becoming a Bright Smiles faculty member please contact:

Paula Zajac
Project Manager
312/733-1026, ext 212
pzajac@illinoisaap.com

Training Resources

Bright Smiles from Birth presentation training resources are available to pediatric dentistry professionals partnering with Bright Smiles from birth to education pediatric health care providers.  These resources are available with a password provided by Bright Smiles from Birth staff.

Bright Smiles from Birth Presentation Training

Pediatric dentists partnering with Bright Smiles from Birth to educate pediatric health care providers about oral health can find necessary resources intended to support their presentations. [...more]

Additionally, the following resources can connect pediatric dentistry professionals with resources that support best practices in pediatric oral health.

Professional Associations for Pediatric Dentistry Professionals

Illinois Academy of General Dentistry

Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentists

Chicago Dental Society

Illinois State Dental Society

IFLOSS

Supporting Resource Organizations

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center

Children’s Dental Health Project

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For more information about Bright Smiles from Birth, please contact:

Jennie Pinkwater
Director, Prevention Projects
1400 W. Hubbard
Chicago, IL 60642
312/733-1026, ext 213
Fax: 312/733-1791
jpinkwater@illinoisaap.com