Topics Related to Oral Health

New PBS NC Series "Health Heroes" Helps Kids Learn About Public Health

Who says you can’t be Sherlock Holmes when you grow up? NC public health professionals track and test for diseases to help stop them and keep communities safe.

Or maybe you want to keep playing in the dirt as a grown-up. NC environmental health experts dig holes, test the soil and make sure our groundwater is safe.

You can now learn more about public health careers in a new TV series called “Health Heroes.” The children’s educational series is on PBS North Carolina. 

Celebrating National Public Health Week

We bet you know someone who works in public health. We're your neighbors and friends, working in every county to protect the health of all North Carolinians.

Baby's First Dental Visit: What to Expect and How to Prepare

February is Children's Dental Health Month. Show those baby teeth some love.

6 Tips to Prevent Cavities from Halloween Candy

What’s more terrifying than zombies? Tooth decay. Why? Because it hurts!

8 Tips for Improving Children’s Teeth Health

June always gives families a reason to smile (hello, summer vacation!). It’s also National Oral Health Month, and the focus is on healthy smiles.

3 Ways to Get Kids to Snack Healthy

It's National Nutrition Month! Healthy snacks benefit children’s teeth and health. They help build strong bones and muscles and boost brain development.