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Dental Health Education is a key component of the St. David’s Dental Program and is an important tool for ending dental disease. Presentations are offered for both children and adults. To schedule a dental health presentation, contact us!

Classroom Presentations:

Each dental presentation helps school-aged children understand the importance of their teeth, learn ways to keep their mouths healthy, and develop good dental health care habits using fun and interactive demonstrations, experiments, and games.

The lesson plans, activities, and handouts in this program are age- and grade-specific. Each 15-20 minute classroom presentation covers several oral health concepts, including:

• Proper brushing techniques using an entertaining dental puppet
• Distribution of educational materials, toothbrushes, toothpaste, coloring books, and culturally appropriate handouts
• Discussion of healthy foods and beverages for oral and general health

Parent Presentations:

The purpose of the Parent Dental Education Classes is to educate, inform, and remind parents about proper dental hygiene instruction and appropriate nutrition for themselves and their families. As part of the interactive, participatory approach to dental health education, parents are encouraged to ask any questions and/or make any comments. Each interactive presentation involves open discussions about:

• The importance of parental involvement in encouraging positive dental health practices
• Preventing "baby bottle" tooth decay
• Proper brushing and flossing techniques
• Proper oral health care and nutrition
• Healthy food and drink options

In addition, bilingual dental health materials, publications, and dental products are distributed at the end of each presentation.

For Teachers - Classroom Handouts
Please click on a line to download the corresponding handout.

1. How should we brush our teeth?
2.When do molars come in?
3.What is dental plaque?
4.What is a dental sealant?
5. Factors that cause tooth decay
6. Toothbrush holder designs for the classroom
7. Food Activity Page (pre-K to K)
8. How to Brush Page (pre-K to 1st)
9. Number Activity Page (K-1st)
10. Snack Activity Page (1st- 2nd)
11. Dental Health Songs
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For Parents and Adults

	1. Why should we brush and floss our teeth?     Ways to keep TEETH & GUMS HEALTHY.
	2. What is the right way to brush and floss?     Instructions for BRUSHING and FLOSSING.
	3. What is a dental sealant?   See how SEALANTS protect teeth.
	4. When do molars come in?     Look at a chart on TOOTH DEVELOPMENT.
	5. How does plaque cause tooth decay?     Discover more about TOOTH DECAY.
	6. Does your child go to bed with a bottle or use a pacifier dipped in sugar or honey?     Learn more about BABY BOTTLE DISEASE. (in English and Spanish)
	7. Are sodas and sports drinks bad for me or my kids?     Learn about the NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF SODAS and some tasty alternatives. Click here for the Spanish version.
	8. Is your child eating these acidic treats?     Read about TOXIC TREATS that contain lead & can also harm teeth. Click here for the Spanish version.
	9. What do I do if my child breaks a tooth?     Here’s what you can do for some DENTAL EMERGENCIES.

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