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Show your young students an 8 minute video about tooth-healthy snacks for school. This is an edited segment of the 1st grade presentation by our hygienist, Dianne Powers, that focuses on snacks. Many thanks to Karen Robinson and the students in her Londonderry High School TV Production and Radio Broadcasting class! 

Healthy Snacks  (8 min)

Oral health is an important part of overall health, and so Children’s Dental Network offers teachers in participating schools the opportunity to have a dental hygienist deliver an oral health presentation to their students. These presentations are available for students in kindergarten through grade 5, and may be offered at various times during the school year. February is National Children's Dental Health Month. That is a wonderful time for teachers to utilize our oral health videos listed below. Thank you to the Salem High School technology department for making these videos possible.

Oral Health Practices for K & Grade 1  (16 min)

Oral Health Practices for Grades 2 & 3  (20 min)

Oral Health Practices for Grades 4 & 5  (20 min)

Our hygienists collaborate with school nurses, secretaries and principals to notify teachers when dates and times are available for their school.

Topics that we cover include the following:

PreK and Kindergarten  Introduction to good dental care: visiting the dentist, brushing technique, flossing and fluoride

Grade 1 Choosing healthy snacks for teeth, proper brushing habits, flossing, fluoride and a unique movie about sealants

Grade 2 and Grade 3 Focused on prevention: review of toothbrushing and flossing techniques, introduction to ADA-approved dental products, importance of daily fluoride exposure, appropriate snacks to maintain good oral and overall health and lastly, a hands-on brushing activity. An interactive true or false game to review optimal dental health; a true test to see how much they have absorbed from previous years!

Grade 4 and Grade 5 A modern Power Point to introduce how oral health is part of overall health. We include information on the effects of sugary beverages and their acid content on teeth and gums. Basic home care is reviewed and students are encouraged to put their best efforts into the responsibility of personal hygiene and healthy habits. Gingivitis is discussed, how cavities develop and how ADA approved products containing fluoride can help keep teeth stronger. A Ted-Ed video wraps up sharing a basic history on what causes cavities and how they have been treated through the years. 

A double-sided handout is available for each grade. You can download handouts here.

Pre-K and Kindergarten Toothbrush Chart Toothbrush Count Activity

Grade 1 Choose Healthy Snacks Parent Letter

Grade 2 Brushing Chart Prevent Dental Problems

Grade 3 Test Yourself and Your Family How to Floss

Grade 4 Grade 5

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Use these resources for interactive discussions with children about their oral health.

Easy-to-do Activities

The following activities from the National Children's Dental Health Month Program Planning Guide contain easy-to-do activities that can be done at any time. National Children's Dental Health Month takes place every February and strives to help children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

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Contact the local dental society in your area to inquire about having a dental health month speaker come to your classroom.

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The American Dental Association produces a wide variety of educational materials, including pamphlets, posters, teaching packets and audiovisuals which can be viewed and purchased through the ADA Store .

Drinks Destroy Teeth

Free app for fun, interactive lessons about the effect of acid and sugar in popular drinks on teeth. Features videos, 3D mouth, vocabulary and a short quiz. Free curriculum resources are available on DrinksDestroyTeeth.org , an educational outreach program of the Indiana Dental Association.

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• Sugar & our Teeth (Presentation)
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• Brush Time - Toothbrushing Programme  - A comprehensive guide to help with children brushing their teeth, designed to be delivered in group settings.

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• Dental Buddy Tips & Glossary  - a full glossary of words used in Dental Buddy
• All About Teeth  - background information all about teeth including anatomy and types of teeth, how to clean teeth, and also snacking.

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Good oral hygiene plays a major role on the overall health of the child. poor oral hygiene leads to a higher risk of dental infections, cavities which might in turn lead to difficulty in eating food and chewing certain types of foods and ultimately indigestion. – powerpoint ppt presentation.

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• Good oral hygiene plays a major role on the overall health of the child.
• Poor oral hygiene leads to a higher risk of dental infections, cavities which might in turn lead to difficulty in eating food and chewing certain types of foods and ultimately indigestion.
• This is in addition to a possible issue with the speech, lower self-esteem of the child, misalignment of the permanent teeth etc. to name a few. 
• A childs tooth is less mineralised compared to that of an adult and is hence more susceptible to dental cavitation.
• This combined with the ill effects of a sugary diet and poor oral habits can significantly increase the risk of dental caries in the permanent teeth.
• Habits such as thumb sucking, mouth breathing or tongue thrusting can further increase the risk of having misaligned permanent teeth.
• Here are some dental facts and advice based on the age of the child
• (0-6) years
• (6-16) years
• (17-21) years
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• All permanent teeth excluding the wisdom teeth will be erupted by this time.
• Children should be encouraged to brush twice daily using a fluoridated tooth paste, using circular movements of the brush.
• Flossing between teeth should be made a habit.
• Newly erupted permanent teeth commonly have very deep pits and fissures and hence filling these with a Sealant by the dentist might be essential to avoid dental caries at a later stage.
• If your child is having misaligned teeth, the best age to consult a dentist would be around 7 years. Around this age, many issues involving the jaws or jaw orientation can be corrected without surgery. Functional Appliance is the name given to these correctional devices.  
• The 4 (Upper 2 Lower 2) wisdom tooth usually erupts between 7-21 years
• Wisdom teeth rarely cause too much discomfort when it has enough space to erupt.
• Impacted wisdom teeth result from a lack of space in the jaw to erupt and hence leads to extreme discomfort and pain depending on the severity.
• Visit a dentist if you experience extreme pain. Your dentist would suggest an X-Ray to determine the position of your tooth in the jaw and depending on the space available and the chances of it erupting, a minor surgical extraction of the wisdom tooth might be suggested.
• Failure to remove an impacted wisdom tooth may lead to tumours such as Ameloblastoma later in life.
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Free literature for use in Missouri can be ordered by completing the following form:

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All DHSS Office of Dental Health literature below can be downloaded and printed for public use with no copy restrictions:

Oral Health Literature All Ages - English

• #102 5 Steps for a Health Smile, Bookmark
• #189 Baby Teeth Are Important, Know the Facts Card
• Brushing Basics Activity Book (download only)
• #422 Dental Emergencies Card
• #103 Don’t Forget to Brush, Mirror Cling
• #463 Healthy Smiles from the Start – Dental Care Tips for Mom & Baby, Brochure
• #154 Healthy Teeth & Gums Card, Kids Age 0-6
• #678 Oral Cancer Brochure (no pdf available)
• #157 Oral Health and Diet, Bookmark
• Oral Health Guide for Caregivers for School-Aged Children (download only)
• #101 Oral Health is Overall Health Card
• #635 Protect Your Smile, Bookmark
• #96 Show Me Healthy Smiles for Healthy Life - Infant, Children & Women Card
• #717 Vaccines. Well-Child Checkups...what about the dentist? Poster (no pdf available)

Oral Health Literature All Ages - Other Languages

• #518 5 Steps for a Healthy Smile, Bookmark
• #207 Baby Teeth Are Important, Know the Facts Card
• #423 Dental Emergencies Card
• #519 Don’t Forget to Brush, Mirror Cling
• #464 Healthy Smiles from the Start - Dental Care Tips for Mom & Baby, Brochure
• #187 Oral Health & Diet Bookmark
• #517 Oral Health is Overall Health, Card
• #637 Protect Your Smile, Bookmark
• #64 Dental Health during Pregnancy is Important!
• #516 Show Me Healthy Smiles, Spanish
• 5 Steps for a Healthy Smile, Bookmark (download only)
• Dental Health during Pregnancy is Important, Card (download only)
• Oral Health is Overall Health, Card (download only)

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Pregnancy & oral health literature - english & other languages.

• #62 Dental Health During Pregnancy is Important! Card
• #713 Did you know it is important to visit your dentist when you are pregnant? Brochure (no pdf available)
• #716 Did you know it is important to visit your dentist when you are pregnant? Poster (no pdf available)
• #96 Show Me Healthy Smiles for Healthy Life –Infant, Children & Women, Card
• #62 Dental Health During Pregnancy is Important!
• #463 Healthy Smiles from the Start - Dental Care Tips for Mom & Baby, Brochure
• #184 Pregnancy & Oral Health, Know the Facts Card
• #64 Dental Health During Pregnancy is Important!
• #465 Healthy Smiles from the Start - Dental Care Tips for Mom & Baby, Brochure
• #191 Pregnancy & Oral Health, Know the Facts Card
• #516 Show Me Healthy Smiles for Healthy Life - Infant, Children & Women, Card
• Dental Health During Pregnancy is Important, Card (download only)

Dental Sealants Literature - English & Spanish

• #151 Dental Sealants Card
• #133 Dental Sealant, Know the Facts Card
• #158 Mythbusters Sealants, Poster
• #115 Seal Out Tooth Decay, A Booklet for Parents
• #176 Dental Sealants Card
• #131 Dental Sealant, Know the Facts Card
• #190 Mythbusters Sealants, Poster

Fluoride Literature - English & Spanish

• #785 How Fluoride Works, Poster
• #138 Water Fluoridation, Know the Facts Card
• #786 How Fluoride Works, Poster
• #113 Water Fluoridation, Know the Facts Card

Oral Health Education Resources

National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH) has a FREE curriculum guide for grades K-4 at www.in.gov/isdh/files/Open_Wide_Trek_Inside.pdf . NIH has other oral health literature for other age groups at catalog.nidcr.nih.gov/OrderPublications .

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center has many FREE fact sheets for professionals, parents, and teachers. A fact sheet describing fluoride varnish is available. This site also has a fact sheet titled, "When children's oral health suffers, so does their ability to learn," at www.mchoralhealth.org/PDFs/learningfactsheet.pdf .

Mouth Healthy by American Dental Association (ADA) has online oral health games, printable activities, educational videos and much more at www.mouthhealthy.org . Smile Smarts Dental Health curriculum www.mouthhealthy.org/en/resources/lesson-plans/smile-smarts

American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) has fact sheets for parents and children at www.adha.org/resources. Scroll down to "patient resources."

Proctor and Gamble (Crest toothpaste) has information for parents and children at www.dentalcare.com, and dental hygiene lesson plans for classrooms K-2nd grade teachers at www.dentalcare.com/en-us/patient-education/childrens-dental-health/lesson-plans/customize-lesson-plan.

• Kids Healthy Mouths has games, videos to view while brushing 2 minutes 2 times a day and other resources at 2min2x.org/watch-brush .

Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (ECLKC) has created the video "Steps for Toothbrushing at the Table: Growing Healthy Smiles in Early Care and Education Programs" eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/steps-toothbrushing-table-growing-healthy-smiles-early-care-education-programs that shows how to model proper brushing to children in early childhood centers but can be adapted to the Elementary School setting.

Oral Health Education Activity Sheets - English & Spanish

English version.

Healthy Picnic Puzzle Food Word Search Finders Keepers Fuel Your Healthy Smile Brushing Calendar Coloring Page Crossword Maze Tooth Fairy Certificate & Activity Sheets Word Search

Spanish Version

Brushing Calendar Coloring Page Crossword Maze Word Search

Land of Smiles

Land of Smiles is a fun, age-appropriate show that teaches children in kindergarten through third grade about good oral health care. Delta Dental has been providing the Land of Smiles program to schools since 2002 and has taught more than one million children in Missouri.

In 2020, Delta Dental shifted the Land of Smiles program from a live show that visits schools to a virtual Land of Smiles experience for students due to COVID-19. They are following federal, state and county guidelines to determine when it is safe to resume the in-person show. Learn more at www.landofsmilesmo.org .

K-12 Narrated Oral Health Presentations - English & Spanish

The Department of Health and Senior Services is pleased to be able to offer new oral health educational video (English-only) presentations designed specifically for Kindergarten through High School Seniors. The Spanish language PowerPoint presentations have not been narrated at this time, but are still good educational resources. The videos and PowerPoints can be downloaded free-of-charge by clicking on the grade(s) specific icons. The presentations can be used by school nurses, teachers, as well as other health care/child care professionals in conjunction with health curriculum.

Kindergarten narrated oral health presentation, updated 11/2020 Grade 1 narrated oral health presentation, updated 11/2020 Grade 2 narrated oral health presentation, updated 11/2020 Grade 3 narrated oral health presentation, updated 11/2020 Grade 4 narrated oral health presentation, updated 11/2020 Grade 5 narrated oral health presentation, updated 11/2020 Grades 6-8 narrated oral health presentation, updated 11/2020 Grades 9-12 narrated oral health presentation, updated 11/2020 Full Playlist of narrated oral health presentations K-12

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Have fun while learning about oral health with the SmileSquad! There are two modules of games and self-assessments for grades PK-5 and grades 6-8. School staff, older students and parents can join the fun too! Children's Oral Health E-Learning Platform presents SmileSquad (mcd.org) Thank you Medical Care Development, Inc., also known as MCD Global Health, for developing these fun and educational modules.

Preventive Services Program (PSP) Information

PSP is dedicated to improving healthy mouths for all Missouri Children through education and preventive services. The goal of PSP is to screen Missouri Children’s oral health and provide a public health intervention called fluoride varnish.

Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic disease of childhood. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who have good oral health. Oral Health is an important part of general health.

The good news is that tooth decay is preventable. Fluoride varnish can prevent about one-third (33%) of cavities in the primary (baby) teeth.

To learn more about PSP or to volunteer at an oral health events go to Preventive Services Program (PSP) page .

• #599 Attention Parent & Guardians – Fluoride Varnish Event, Poster
• #192 PSP Quick Reference Card
• #601 Your Community Needs Dentists & Hygienists, Poster

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Children & Pregnant Women – Oral Health Literature

• #518 **Spanish, 5 Steps for a Health Smile, Bookmark
• #715 All Children Deserve a Healthy Smile, Brochure (no pdf available)
• #207 **Spanish, Baby Teeth Are Important, Know the Facts Card
• Brushing Basics Activity Book (available in download only)
• Spanish, Brushing Basics Activity Book (available in download only)
• #423 **Spanish, Dental Emergencies Card
• #134 Dental Health Guide for School Nurses, Booklet
• #519 **Spanish, Don’t Forget to Brush, Mirror Cling
• #465 **Spanish, Healthy Smiles from the Start – Dental Care Tips for Mom & Baby, Brochure
• #157 Oral Health & Diet Bookmark
• #187 **Spanish, Oral Health & Diet Bookmark
• #191 **Spanish, Pregnancy & Oral Health, Know the Facts Card
• #637 **Spanish, Protect Your Smile, Bookmark
• #96 Show Me Healthy Smiles for Healthy Life – Infant, Children & Women, Card
• #516 **Spanish, Show Me Healthy Smiles for Health Life – Infant Children & Women, Card

Dental Sealants Literature

• #151 Dental Sealant Cards
• #176 **Spanish, Dental Sealant Cards
• #131 **Spanish, Dental Sealant, Know the Facts Card
• #220 Dental Sealants – Seal Out Decay, Brochure
• #520 **Spanish, Dental Sealants – Seal Out Tooth Decay, Brochure
• #190 **Spanish Mythbusters Sealants, Poster

Fluoride Literature

• #786 **Spanish, How Fluoride Works, Poster
• #113 **Spanish, Water Fluoridation, Know the Facts Card

Adults – Oral Health Literature

• #101 Oral Health is Overall Health – Adults, Card
• #517 **Spanish, Oral Health is Overall Health – Adults, Card

PSP – Volunteer Oral Health Event At School Information – To learn more go to Preventive Services Program (PSP)

• 5 Steps for a Healthy Smile (bookmark #102)
• Attention Parents & Guardians (poster #599)
• Baby Teeth are Important (card #189)
• Dental Guide For School Nurses (booklet #134)
• Dental Sealants Card (card #151)
• Dental Sealants Card, Know the Facts (card #133)
• Don’t forget to Brush (mirror cling #103)
• Healthy Smiles from the Start (brochure #463)
• Healthy Teeth and Gums (brochure #154)
• How Fluoride Works (poster #785)
• Mythbuster Sealants Poster (poster #158)
• Oral Health and Diet Bookmark (bookmark #157)
• Oral Health is Overall Health (rack card #101)
• Pregnancy and Oral Health (card #184)
• Protect Your Teeth (bookmark #635)
• Seal Out Tooth Decay, A Booklet for Parents (booklet #115)
• Show-Me Healthy Smile s for Healthy Life (rack card #96)
• Snacking Risk Card (available in download only)
• Sugary Drinks Risk Card (available in download only)
• Water Fluoridation Card, Know the Facts (card #138)
• We Need Dentists & Hygienists (poster #601)

Available Spanish versions:

• 5 Steps for a Healthy Smile (Spanish #518)
• Brushing Basics Activity Book (Spanish #130)
• Dental Sealants-Seal out Decay Brochure (Spanish #520)
• Don’t forget to Brush (mirror cling Spanish #519)
• Healthy Smiles from the Start (Spanish #464)
• How Fluoride Works (poster Spanish #756)
• Oral Health is Overall Health (Spanish #517)
• Show-Me Healthy Smiles for Healthy Life (Spanish #516)

Nutrition and Oral Health

• Nutrition and Oral Health - A Resource Guide

Preventive Services Program

Education is also provided through the Preventive Services Program (PSP) . PSP is dedicated to promoting healthy smiles for all of the children of Missouri through education and preventive treatment.

Oral Health Education Resources (Printable list of education resources)

• National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH) has FREE interactive curriculum for grades 1 and 2 on-line videos and paper copies at science.education.nih.gov/supplements/webversions/oral-health/default . Paper copies are also at www.in.gov/isdh/files/Open_Wide_Trek_Inside.pdf . NIH has other oral health literature for other age groups, also at catalog.nidcr.nih.gov/OrderPublications .
• National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center has many FREE fact sheets for professionals, parents, and teachers. A fact sheet describing fluoride varnish is available. This site also has a fact sheet titled, “When children’s oral health suffers, so does their ability to learn,” at www.mchoralhealth.org/PDFs/learningfactsheet.pdf .
• Mouth Healthy by American Dental Association (ADA) has online oral health games, printable activities, educational videos and much more at www.mouthhealthy.org .
• American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) has fact sheets for parents and children at www.adha.org/resources . Scroll down to ‘patient resources.’
• Proctor and Gamble (Crest toothpaste) has information for parents and children at www.dentalcare.com , and dental hygiene lesson plans for classrooms K-2nd grade teachers at www.dentalcare.com/en-us/patient-education/childrens-dental-health/lesson-plans/customize-lesson-plan .
• Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (ECLKC) has created the video “Steps for Toothbrushing at the Table: Growing Healthy Smiles in Early Care and Education Programs” that shows how to model proper brushing to children in early childhood centers but can be adapted to the Elementary School setting.

Oral Health Education Activity Sheets

Healthy Picnic Puzzle Food Word Search Finders Keepers Fuel Your Healthy Smile Brushing Calendar Coloring Page Crossword Maze

Brushing Calendar Coloring Page Crossword Maze

K-12 Narrated Oral Health Presentations (PowerPoint Presentations)

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Information Request Forms

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Missouri Tobacco Quit Services

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Stellar school presentations

The local school wants you to talk about oral health to students

by Tami Farmer , RDH, CDA

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. This is the month schools across the country focus on raising awareness about the importance of good oral health. This is the month hygienists are either excited about or dreading the inevitable call from a local school requesting a presentation for their students. Presentations do not have to be dreaded though. With a little planning, school presentations can be fun, easy, and something to look forward to each year.

Proper planning is the key element for a successful school presentation. Planning involves knowing the group that the presentation is meant for, picking an appropriate presentation topic, using proper presentation methods to convey the message, and following successful presentation techniques.

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A poor presentation presents a barrier to learning. It is imperative to capture the group's attention and make them want to listen and learn. Following are three basic presentation method formats:

• Lecture. With a lecture format, a topic with many facts can be presented in a short amount of time. This is great for large groups. With this method, however, it can be hard to monitor if the students are grasping the concepts being introduced to them, because there is no active participation from everyone in the group.
• Lecture-demonstration. This method is good because the information from the lecture is supplemented by demonstrating skills or techniques. Visual learners absorb more with this method. However, it can be difficult to perform a demonstration to a large group so that everyone can see and hear the demonstration. It is imperative to have adequate facilities for a demonstration.
• Discussion. This presentation method works well with small groups of older children or teens. Discussion allows active participation and interaction among participants. The presenter can start out by asking questions to begin the group interaction. The presenter must have dynamic social skills to keep the discussion from failing.

A successful presentation is informative and successfully communicates an important message to the students. The students must be motivated to adopt successful behaviors that they can use every day, and to make informed decisions. Without motivation, learning is not achieved. Students learn well through active participation and involvement. This can occur during the presentation or after, if limited by group size or venue. Teachers can be provided with handouts, toothbrushes, activity pages, etc. for the students, to reinforce the presentation objective.

When giving a lecture or demonstration, proper audiovisual materials can help hold a group's attention. Many dental catalogues offer a wide variety of patient education materials. Visual aids include printed materials, pictures, charts, posters, flannel boards, bulletin boards, magnetic boards, models, puppets, mobiles, and computer media. If using audiovisual equipment, make sure the equipment is available in advance and that someone will be present that knows how to operate the equipment.

Sample topics for ages 4-6

Good oral health habits should start at an early age. It is important for presentations to have a positive impact on children and give them a good start on having healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime. With the younger age group, small group presentations work best. It is a good idea not to take questions, or to strictly use the discussion presentation method with this age group. The lecture-demonstration method works well with this group, who enjoys activities and playing games. Many of these children may never have been to a dentist, nor had dental topics presented to them.

Topics and objectives:

• Brushing (Why should you brush? How often should you brush?)
• Flossing (Why should you floss? How often should you floss?)
• Dental visits (What happens at a check-up? How often should you see a dentist?)
• Cavities (What is a cavity? What happens if I get one? How do I keep from getting one?)
• Healthy snacking (What foods are good and bad for my teeth?)
• Teeth (How many teeth do I have? When will I lose baby teeth?)

Demonstrations/activities:

• Look in children's mouths with disposable mouth mirrors and count teeth.
• Show a video on the selected topic.
• Read a book on the selected topic.
• Show dental tools (mirror, explorer).
• Put on a lab coat, mask, glasses, and gloves. Explain how they protect from germs.
• Play-Doh makes a Doctor Drill 'n Fill dental play set for young kids. They can make teeth and pretend to fill them. Consider using something like this for an activity.
• Use a puppet to show proper brushing/flossing techniques.
• Have three to five kids stand up, side by side, and use large rope as floss to show proper flossing technique.
• Show pictures of various foods, or bring various foods, and have children tell if they are a good food or bad food for teeth.

Sample topics for ages 7-12

Children in this age group have been introduced to basic dental concepts already. They are curious about more advanced dental concepts. Many have been to the dentist and had dental treatments. They may be curious about the treatments they have received. A lecture or lecture-demonstration presentation will work well with this age. Visual aids are important to capture the attention of this group. Have pictures or models that demonstrate the topic (sealant model, teeth molds, X-rays) for the children to see, touch, and hold.

• X-rays (Why do I need them? What do they show?)
• Sealants (Do they keep you from getting cavities? What do they look like?)
• Getting numb (Do I have to get a shot? How does it feel being numb?)
• Fillings (What if I have a cavity and need a filling?)
• Braces (Do I need braces? What is it like to have braces?)
• Getting new teeth (How many permanent teeth? When do I lose all my baby teeth?)
• Dental emergencies (What if I'm playing and have a tooth knocked out?)
• Mouthguards (Do I need one when playing sports?)

Sample topics for teenagers

This group is interested in topics that affect them directly. A lecture with a large group or lecture and/or discussion with a smaller group work well with this age. This group is also thinking about what they want to do when they graduate and curious about various career options available.

• Tobacco (Is it dangerous to your mouth? Why?)
• Oral cancer (What are the signs?)
• Wisdom teeth (What are they? Do they need to be pulled?)
• Bleaching (Can I bleach my teeth? How?)
• Oral health products (Which floss, toothbrush, toothpaste should I use?)
• Careers in dentistry (How long do you have to go to college? What is the average pay?)

Tami Farmer, CDA, RDH , is based in Rome, Ga. She can be contacted at [email protected] .

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• 2. Did you know ?  Bacteria[plaque] forms in 2-3 hours after brushing and flossing.  Flossing can increase your span to 6.4 years.  Flossing delays the effect of aging.  Smoking may lead to more than half of all cases of gum disease.
• 3. ANATOMY OF TOOTH  Longitudnal section of tooth.
• 4. Types of teeth  On the basis of shape and function
• 5. Eruption sequence of primary teeth.
• 6. Eruption sequence of permanent teeth.
• 7. Full Body Connection  Bacteria that causes periodontal disease can be spread through close contact between people.
• 8.  Approx. 90%of systemic disease have links to oral health.  People who have periodontal disease double their risk to fatal heart attack.  Infection in mouth increases risk of respiratory infection.  Diabetes with periodontal disease have more difficulty in controlling blood sugar level.
• 9. TOOTH DECAY [CARIES]  Broadly caries are of 3 types 1. Pit and Fissure caries. 2. Smooth surface caries. 3. Cervical caries. 4. Nursing bottle caries.
• 10. Mechanism of tooth decay. Bacteria in the presence of sugary substance produce acid that causes demineralization of teeth.
• 11. Enamel is affected first, as decay continues it reaches to dentin and then to pulp. Saved by filling. Needs RCT
• 12. GINGIVITIS • Inflammation of the gingival tissue. • Bleeding gums. • Factors may also be hormonal, drug induced.
• 13. PERIODONTITIS  Infected gum recedes.  Plaque and Ca++ continue to increase.  Pockets become infected.  Bone loss starts.  Periodontal disease causes 70% of tooth loss.  It affects 3 out of 4 people .
• 14. Causes of periodontal disease.  Lack of daily ,complete oral hygiene.  Broken fillings/teeth.  Misaligned/crowded teeth.  A poorly balanced diet.  Systemic disease.  Drugs[xerostomia]
• 15. Symptoms of periodontal disease.  Red ,puffy gums.  Gum tenderness[pain]  Gum that bleed during brushing.  Persistent bad breath.[halitosis]  Shifted/loosened teeth.  Pus.
• 16. DISEASES IN CHILDHOOD  Caries.  Malocclusion  Mouth breathing.  Tongue thrusting.  Finger/Thumb sucking.
• 17. Thumb Sucking  Normal tendency. Bad habit. (up till 18 months)
• 18. Habit breaking appliance Crib. Night guard.
• 19. DISEASES IN ADULT  Caries.  Periodontal disease.  Edentulism.  Ulcers.  Cancer.  Bruxuism .  Staining of teeth.
• 20. PREVENTION CARIES-  Reduce sugar intake.  Brushing twice a day.  Flossing once daily.  Use of mouthwash.  Healthy snack habit.  Proper brushing method
• 21. Prevention of gingivitis.  Maintain good oral hygiene.  Cleaning of teeth.  Interruption of bad habbit.[smoking , mouth breathing.]  Proper brushing technique .
• 22. Prevention of periodontitis.  Scaling.  Maintenance of oral hygiene.  Flap operation.  Bone grafting.
• 23. Replacement of tooth loss. EDENTULISM- Loss of one or more teeth. Restore it by-  RPD[Removal partial denture.]  FPD[Fixed partial denture.]  CD[Complete denture.]  Implant.  Prosthesis – obturator.
• 24. CANCER Causes- 1. Tobaco smoking and chewing. 2. Heavy use of alcohol. 3. HPV infection. 4. Sun. 5. Betel nut chewing. 6. Age and heredity.
• 25. Sign and Symptoms of Cancer. 1. Ulcer ,irritation in mouth , lip or throat. 2. White or Red patch in oral cavity. 3. Feeling that something is caught in throat. 4. Difficulty in chewing/swallowing. 5. Numbness in tongue/lower lip. 6. Poorly fitting denture due to swelling in jaws. 7. Pain in ear without hearing loss.
• 26. PROPER ORAL HYGIENE.  Proper oral hygiene can prevent tooth loss , periodontal disease and tooth decay.
• 27. A lifetime of proper hygiene improves quality of life
• 28. Teeth Brushing Technique What is the right way to brush-  Proper brushing takes at least 2 min.  Use short gentle strokes.  Make a 45 degree angle between brush and tooth surface .  Clean the outer surface of upper teeth , then lower teeth .  Clean the chewing surface.  Make sure to brush your tongue
• 29.  Type of toothbrush –  Soft bristles with small head.  How often should I replace my tooth brush  When begin to wear or every three months , whichever comes first.  How important is the tooth paste?  According to the need and choice.
• 34. Dental Hygiene  Reduces possible sources of infection and maintains integrity of teeth and gums  Promotes a better appetite  Identifies the correct use of topical and oral medications
• 35. Dental Visits • All patients should be encouraged to regularly visit the dentist, at least once every 6 months • Patients should disclose HIV status to their dentists • Preventive, restorative, palliative, rehabilitative services should be provided.
• 36. Mouth Care • Involves the teeth, gums, palate and tongue • Patients should be encouraged to: • Brush teeth, at least twice/day or after meals • Soft toothbrush, replace every 1 – 2 months • Use toothpaste that contains fluoride • Floss after meals (be cautious with low platelet counts) • Regularly use an alcohol – free mouthwash • Moisturize and lubricate lips and mucosa as needed .

Dental Hygiene

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Dental Hygienist job description & responsibilities:

Description:

Dental Hygienist Promote dental health by completing dental prevention; providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; and performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

Responsibilities:

• Completes dental prevention by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.
• Dental decay
• Uses proper tools for dental hygiene, treats them by sharpening, sterilizing.

Skills needed to complete this job:

• Talking skills are a must
• Listening is appropriate
• High level of hand-eye coordination
• Ability to distinguish normal from abnormal
• Ability to work independently

Personal Insights: Gage Center Dental Group

Difficulties-

• Sitting in the chair
• Not being able to see details
• Conversations with patients
• Staying focused and entertained

HOW WILL I IMPACT THE PROFESSION OF DENTAL HYGIENE?

• Reduce dental cost for patients
• Create a fun, relaxed and comfortable environment
• Be the helping hands that everyone needs