1. Elevating Oral Health Literacy
DENTAL JEOPARDY
Elevating Oral Health Literacy

2. Oral Health Literacy
“the ability to access, process, and use basic oral health information and services to make good health choices”

3. Oral Health Literate Adults
77% of oral health literate adults visit the dentist
44% of inadequately oral health literate adults visit the dentist
More than 1/3 of adults have limited health literacy
Oral Health Literate Adults

4. Adults with adequate oral health literacy levels
Higher appreciation for dental services
More easily navigate the dental health care delivery system
Adopt healthier alternatives to their current behavior
Have better oral health outcomes
Adults with adequate oral health literacy levels

5. “I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.”
--Walt Disney

6. The first person to type the correct answer in the chat box is awarded the points
No penalty for incorrect answers during Jeopardy
The top three point scorers will play Final Jeopardy
During final Jeopardy, wagers and answers should be submitted in the chat box to presenters only
There is a penalty for wrong answers in Final Jeopardy
Game Rules

7. Prize for the winner

8. 100 200 300 400 500 Oral Hygiene Teeth and Gums Oral Disease Oral Care
Diet
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FINAL JEOPARDY

9. This condition is caused by poor oral hygiene, smoking, and dry mouth

10. What is bad breath?
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11. Bad breath is also called halitosis
Bad breath is also called halitosis. If you don't brush and floss daily, particles of food can remain in the mouth, collecting bacteria, which can cause bad breath. Dry mouth occurs when the flow of saliva decreases. Without enough saliva, food particles are not cleaned away and the food starts to rot in your mouth. Smoking and tobacco can add to bad breath.
Bad Breath

12. This product enables you to clean between your teeth.
Oral Hygiene 200

13. What is floss or interdental cleaner?
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14. Tooth decay-causing bacteria linger between teeth where toothbrush bristles can’t reach. Floss and interdental cleaners help remove plaque and food particles between the teeth and under the gum line.
Floss

15. Do this for at least two minutes twice a day to avoid dental problems.
Oral Hygiene 300

16. What is brush your teeth?
Oral Hygiene 300 Answer

17. This is a mineral that helps fight tooth decay
This is a mineral that helps fight tooth decay. It is found in public water supplies, toothpaste, and many other dental products.
Oral Hygiene 400

18. What is fluoride?
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19. Often called, “nature’s cavity fighter,” fluoride helps repair the early stages of tooth decay even before the decay can be seen. Research shows that fluoride makes teeth more resistant to the acid attacks that cause cavities.
Fluoride

20. This needs to be replaced every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed or after an illness.
Oral Hygiene 500

21. What is a toothbrush?
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22. Brushing your teeth is an important part of your oral hygiene routine
Brushing your teeth is an important part of your oral hygiene routine. A worn toothbrush will not do a good job of cleaning your teeth. For a healthy mouth and smile, brush your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled brush. Your brush should fit your mouth allowing you to reach all areas easily.
Toothbrush

23. This is a harmful habit that reduces your ability to taste foods, irritates gum tissues, and can cause gum disease and oral cancer. (Name one)
Teeth and Gums 100

24. What is using tobacco, alcohol, or drugs?
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25. Tobacco Use See the center dentist if you have a:
White or red patch on the inside of mouth
A mouth sore that does not heal
Tongue pain
Unexplained bleeding in the mouth
Tobacco Use

26. These are products and procedures available to help you whiten and brighten your teeth.
Teeth and Gums 200

27. What is tooth bleaching (whitening)?
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28. There are several types of teeth bleaching or whitening products
There are several types of teeth bleaching or whitening products. At-home bleaching products contain peroxide-containing whiteners to bleach the tooth enamel. They typically come in a gel and are placed in a mouth guard. There are potential side effects, such as increased sensitivity or gum irritation. Whitening toothpastes have special chemical or polishing agents that provide additional stain removal effectiveness. Unlike bleaches, whitening toothpastes do not change the color of teeth because they can only remove stains on the surface. At Job Corps, basic oral care does not include teeth bleaching.
Tooth Bleaching

29. If you are missing these you may have difficulty speaking or eating.
Teeth and Gums 300

30. What are teeth?
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31. Job Corps only replaces missing front teeth.
Missing Teeth

32. These are the last teeth to come in during young adulthood and sometimes get impacted and need to be removed.
Teeth and Gums 400

33. What are the wisdom teeth (third molars)?
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34. In Job Corps, these teeth are only removed if they are diseased or students have pain over and over again that cannot be managed by the dentist.
Wisdom Teeth

35. This is a condition caused by tooth decay, periodontal disease, or a cracked tooth.
Teeth and Gums 500

36. What is an abscessed tooth?
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37. An abscess is caused by infection when a decayed tooth, gum disease or a crack tooth enable bacteria to enter the pulp (the inside of a tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue) and can lead to pulp death. When pus builds up at the root tip in the jaw bone, it forms a pus-pocket called an abscess. If the abscess is not treated, it can lead to a serious infection in the jaw bone, teeth and surrounding tissues. Symptoms of an abscess include: pain, swelling, gum redness, bad taste in the mouth, and fever.
Abscessed Tooth

38. This disease results in gums that bleed easily; red, swollen, tender gums; and persistent and bad breath.
Oral Disease 100

39. What is gum disease, gingivitis, or periodontitis?
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40. If you have bleeding gums and want them treated, make an appointment with the dental hygienist. The dental hygienist can treat gingivitis; however, daily brushing and flossing is required to cure it and prevent it from coming back.
Gingivitis

41. Poor oral hygiene, smoking or chewing tobacco, crooked teeth that are hard to keep clean, pregnancy, diabetes, and some medications that dry the mouth may cause __________.
Oral Disease 200

42. What is gingivitis (also called gum disease)?
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43. The early stage of gum disease is called gingivitis
The early stage of gum disease is called gingivitis. At this stage, the disease is still reversible and can usually be eliminated by a professional cleaning at your dental office, followed by daily brushing and flossing. Otherwise, it will advance to periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis can lead to the loss of tissue and bone that support the teeth and it may become more severe over time. If it does, your teeth will feel loose and start moving around in your mouth. This can occur at any age.
Gum Disease

44. This is sticky film of bacteria, constantly forming on your teeth.
Oral Disease 300

45. What is plaque?
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46. When you eat or drink foods containing sugars and cooked starches (like in processed foods), the bacteria in plaque produces acids that attack tooth enamel. The stickiness of the plaque keeps these acids in contact with your teeth and over time the enamel can break down. This is when cavities form.
Plaque

47. This is the cause of the common cold sore.
Oral Disease 400

48. What is herpes or herpes simplex?
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49. A cold sore is caused by the Herpes Simplex virus and is transmitted through oral secretions or sores on the skin. It can be spread through kissing or sharing objects such as toothbrushes or eating utensils.  A person is contagious from the time the skin turns itchy or red until the sores heal.  Sometimes, the virus can even be spread through the saliva of an infected person.
Herpes virus

50. These are sores that develop inside the mouth as small white or gray sores that have a red border.
Oral Disease 500

51. What is a canker sore?
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52. Canker sores are sores or irritations that can develop in and around the mouth. They are not contagious and may occur as one sore or several. Their exact cause is uncertain, but some experts believe that immune system problems, bacteria or viruses may be involved. In some cases, trauma to the mouth’s soft tissues can cause a canker sore. Canker sores usually heal on their own after one or two weeks.
Canker Sore

53. Bridges, dentures, and implants are used to do this.
Oral Care 100

54. What is replace missing teeth?
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55. Missing Teeth Replacements
Bridges are anchored to teeth adjacent to the missing teeth. They can be removable or fixed by cement. Dentures are removable. Implants are screwed into your jaw. Job Corps only provides dentures to replace missing front teeth.
Missing Teeth Replacements

56. This is an important employee benefit that pays for dental care and encourages dental visits to maintain good oral health.
Oral Care 200

57. What is dental insurance?
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58. Medicaid is a type of public dental insurance for low-income individuals that may cover dental treatment. Oral health care is a Job Corps benefit for students much like the dental insurance that jobs provide as an employee benefit.
Dental Insurance

59. You have to get this done before you can get dental treatment.
Oral Care 300

60. Who is an oral exam (or dental check-up)?
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61. Importance of an oral exam
Job Corps only covers basic oral care. If dental problems become bigger, they may not be covered by Job Corps and if those problems cannot wait to be treated until the student graduates, the student may need to be medically separated to get it treated. Students must consent to and receive an oral examination before they receive basic oral care. The oral exam is voluntary on the students’ part. Once the student agrees to an oral exam, there is no timeframe during which it must be completed.
Importance of an oral exam

62. This consists of exams, x-rays, fillings, teeth cleaning, replacement of missing front teeth, extractions of erupted teeth, root canal therapy on front teeth.
Oral Care 400

63. What is basic oral care in Job Corps?
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64. Students have to consent to and receive an oral exam before they receive treatment. Treatment is based upon the priority classification of their need for care.
Basic Oral Care

65. Procedures to straighten crooked teeth.
Oral Care 500

66. What are braces (orthodontics)?
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67. Job Corps does not cover braces
Job Corps does not cover braces. Students who have braces are required to keep their appointments with their orthodontists and pay for their braces and transportation.
Braces

68. They are eaten between meals.
Diet 100

69. What are snacks?
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70. If you snack, choose healthy foods that do not have added sugar or cooked starches. Fruit, vegetables, nuts, and cheese are examples of healthy snacks.
Snacks

71. The ingredient in candy and soft drinks (soda) that is necessary to produce acid that decays teeth.
Diet 200

72. What is sugar?
Diet 200 Answer

73. The ingredient in crackers and chips that changes to sugar in the mouth and can cause cavities.
Diet 300

74. What is starch or carbohydrate?
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75. All starch is not bad; only the starch cooked in processed foods
All starch is not bad; only the starch cooked in processed foods. It is not the amount of cooked starchy foods eaten, but how often you eat them. It is better for your teeth to eat snack all at the same time than to graze on it throughout the day.
Starch

76. Gatorade, Kool-Aid, soda (soft drinks), and juices
Diet 400

77. What are sugary beverages that cause cavities?
Diet 400 Answer

78. Fruit, vegetables, cheese, milk, sugar-free beverages, and water
Diet 500

79. What are types of food and drink that do not cause cavities?
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80. Foods that contain sugars of any kind can contribute to tooth decay
Foods that contain sugars of any kind can contribute to tooth decay. To control the amount of sugar you eat, read the nutrition facts and ingredient labels on foods and beverages and choose options that are lowest in sugar.
Healthy Foods

81. It enhances overall health, self-esteem, and employability.
Final Jeopardy

82. What is a healthy mouth/healthy teeth/healthy smile/good oral hygiene?
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83. When would you use this game on center (e. g
When would you use this game on center (e.g., during orientation, CPP)?
Who on your center would be best to facilitate this game (e.g., OH staff, CPP instructor)?
How can you reward the winner of the game?
Discussion Questions

84. Questions?