Oral Health Education by Tiffany Ruano

WHO:

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2nd grade students

WHAT:

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Goal/ Objective:
1. Importance of Teeth
2. What is a cavity? What is plaque?
3. How to Keep Teeth Strong & Healthy- by brushing and flossing properly
4. Nutrition

WHEN:

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To be determined more specifically next term.
Best time: morning

Time frame: 40-50 mins

WHERE:

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Elementary school setting. For one or more classrooms. Preferably one with a board easily accessible and tables.

HOW:

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Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14Kz6AumisYYBufiSIT7CmO9RYD43b3NqQIsCuYs4Bsc/edit?usp=sharing

Video

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3.5 mins
This video is all about brushing your teeth -- directed at children. Some topics include: plaque, cavities, and how to brush your teeth. The video also tells you how much fluoride toothpaste to put on your toothbrush, and the best methods to use when brushing your teeth. There is also instructions on how to floss your teeth. Diet and general health tips are also included, such as eating more fruits and vegetables and drinking plenty of water.

Handouts

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Hands-on activities

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10 mins
(Have materials pre-set)- Egg cartons, paint, clay, string, tooth brushes
Quick demonstration first
2 mins per activity (approx. time for proper brushing)
2-3 students per egg carton (assuming 20-25 students per class)
- Activity
  - Part 1: Floss the clay away
    - Use proper flossing technique:
  - Part 2: Paint the carton with TBs
    - Use proper brushing technique

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Check list to remind students to brush their teeth.

Story Time (optional)

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<10 mins
Story time is a great way to reinforce what was taught.
Examples:
- Brush Your Teeth Please
- You Think It's Easy being the Tooth Fairy?

Introduction

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Meet and greet- 5 mins

Introduce ourselves and short ice breaker with students
- Ice breaker:

Mini Lecture

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10 mins
Short presentation covering objectives
- 1. Importance of Teeth
  - -Why we need to protect our permanent teeth
- 2. What is a cavity? What is plaque?
- 3. How to Keep Teeth Strong & Healthy
  - Nutrition
  - By brushing and flossing properly
    - Teach proper techniques using teeth model

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Take home worksheet to solidify what students learned in class.

Wrap up

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5 mins
Review mnemonic
Ask a few questions about the lesson
Answer any questions students may have
Explain handouts

Mnemonic

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5 mins
Introduce mnemonic to reinforce points in the video shown above
Brush twice a day______________ Best
Floss ________________________ Friends

Rinse with mouthwash__________ Really
Dentist every six months________ Dance &
Skip the sugar__________________ Sing
Nutritious foods__________________Nicely

Can be written on the board as video is playing

What's in my lunch box? (Nutritional Chat)

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5-6 mins
Have different examples of foods and drinks that are nutritional and reinforce the growth of healthy strong teeth
Ex.: Cheese, veggies, milk, etc.

Goodie Bags

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Including:

toothbrush
toothpaste
floss
kids rinse
coupons for parents
mini tooth booklet

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Teeth are terrific

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Plaque attack

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You have the power!

Short demonstration of mouthwash product

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