Oral Health 101 Oral Health Education in a classroom! Pre-K to 6 Khatija Noorullah, MPH, MEd (knoorula@uic.edu) Division of Prevention & Public Health Sciences

Why?

Access to Care and Oral Health Disparities 140 million people with no dental coverage 25 million children Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a chronic and infectious oral disease of young children 1/3 elementary school children have untreated tooth decay Fun

How widespread is dental decay in children? This is a nice visual comparing asthma and dental decay rates in children. As you can see, decay is far more common.

Prevention is the Key!

Goal of the session Keep it simple 3 things to cover Brushing Flossing Nutrition (Sugar Facts)

Session Tell them who you are Ask questions Make it interactive Give information & follow up with demos 30 mins in length Recap at end

Anatomy of a Lesson Plan Introduction, Purpose, Hook Direct Teaching Guided Practice Closure/Recap Materials needed

HOOK Prop Puppet Ugly pictures Song Celebrity pictures Questions

Song (sung to row your boat) Brush, brush, brush your teeth, At least two times a day. Cleaning, cleaning, cleaning, cleaning, Fighting tooth decay. Floss, floss, floss your teeth, Every single day. Gently, gently, gently, gently, Whisking plaque away.  

Brushing Why should you brush? When should you brush your teeth? How many times should you brush your teeth? How long should you brush you teeth? How much tooth paste should you use? 2 2 2 rule

Demonstrate brushing All surfaces Tongue Gums

Brushing Place a pea-size, or corn kernel sized amount of toothpaste on the brush Brush all surfaces of the teeth What else should be brushed? How often to brush? How long should it take to brush?

Client side with visuals of a pregnant woman brushing – demo model at bottom assists client in viewing all surfaces to be brushed.

Dental decay - key points to remember! Bacterial Disease Dental decay is the destruction of tooth structure caused by acid Bacteria mixes with sugar/carbohydrate food sources which lead to the acid attack Frequency of consumption of sugar and carbohydrates contribute Self explanatory slide

Here is another nice visual that shows the progression of the decay process. If untreated, tooth decay can advance into the nerve of the tooth causing abscess formation.

How do you floss your teeth? Use 18” of floss Leave an inch or two to work with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Oral Health Program

How do you floss your teeth? Gently follow curves of teeth Slide floss up and down a few times Go below the gumline Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Oral Health Program

Nutrition

What kinds of snacks cause tooth problems? Sugary snacks and drinks (soda pop) Sticky snacks Snacks that stay on your teeth

To reduce these “acid attacks”… Choose healthy snacks Have fewer snacks/drinks that are sugary or sticky. Rinse your mouth afterward if you are not able to brush right away.

Sugar 4 grams= 1 teaspoon

Eat Healthy Foods Ask children about healthy snacks Encourage fresh fruits and vegetables Limit juice to 1 cup a day Discourage soda What is the best drink for their teeth?

Visit your dentist Importance of exam Cleaning Fluoride Sealants Fillings if needed

Did you know that certain activities and habits can harm your teeth? Huh? Like what?

Contact sports… So be sure to wear a mouth guard and protective equipment.

Tobacco… All tobacco products are harmful, including “chew!” They cause: Stained teeth Bad breath Gum disease Addiction Mouth and throat cancer

Effective tips to deliver oral health education Classroom management Lesson Content Pop Quiz Miscellaneous

Books

Remember! Choose healthy snacks. Brush twice daily. Floss daily. See your dentist and dental hygienist twice a year!

Prop Request: knoorula@uic.edu Please complete the “prop request form” E-mail the form to me Receive an e-mail from me confirming the pick-up time and date Enjoy the event Return props Repeat

Lesson Plan on Oral Health Education Acknowledgement: Slides from Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Division of Community and Public Health Oral Health Program Lesson Plan on Oral Health Education knoorula@uic.edu