Smiles for Life
Smiles for Life is the nation’s only comprehensive oral health curriculum. Developed by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Group on Oral Health and now in its third edition, this curriculum is designed to enhance the role of primary care clinicians in the promotion of oral health for all age groups through the development and dissemination of high-quality educational resources. The Smiles for Life curriculum consists of eight 45 minute modules covering core areas of oral health relevant to medical clinicians. Each course is available online. Free CME credits are also available. Smiles for Life is nationally endorsed by:
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• American Association of Public Health Dentistry • The American Academy of Family Physicians • The American Academy of Pediatrics • The Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners * American Dental Association * American Academy of Physician Assistants |
• National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners • Physician Assistant Education Association • Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association • Society of Teachers of Family Medicine * National Association of School Nurses * American College of Nurse-Midwives |
From the First Tooth has incorporated Smiles for Life module 6 Caries Risk Assessment, Fluoride Varnish & Counseling Curriculum into its trainings with medical providers. 1 CME credit is available.
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Mobile App Tool Smiles for Life has developed a free mobile phone app to aid clinicians in oral health prevention practice. To get the app from the Apple i-Tunes store please do one of the following:
1) Google the words “Smiles for Life Reference”
2) Download app from the Apple i-Tunes store at: 3) Scan the QR code after downloading a free version of the QR app scanner and then scanning the square to the right. |
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