The Blue Book oral health program: a collaborative partnership with statewide implications.

Issue Addressed: Basic oral health knowledge and skills are essential for parents and child health professionals to promote good oral health and the prevention of dental disease in young children. The aim of the Blue Book Program was to provide accurate and appropriate oral health information to all parents of newborn babies and young children in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, and child health professionals to address the serious issue of early childhood caries (ECC) and to increase general health involvement in oral health promotion.

Methods: Oral health information sheets were developed based on a review of current literature plus input from paediatric dental specialists.