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Improved oral health in Santa Clara County children highlights the beginning of National Children’s Dental Health Month
Despite improvements, more than a quarter of kindergarteners in Santa Clara County had at least one cavity, when surveyed.
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News release
Improved oral health in Santa Clara County children highlights the beginning of National Children’s Dental Health Month
Despite improvements, more than a quarter of kindergarteners in Santa Clara County had at least one cavity, when surveyed.
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County of Santa Clara receives grant for child passenger safety program
Funding will help reduce risk of serious or fatal injuries to young children in motor vehicle crashes.
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Santa Clara County launches new services to prevent overdoses and save lives
Public Health Department website centralizes county resources and overdose data.
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