Dental Health Education: Lesson Planning and Implementation

"Dental disease is the most widespread public health problem among the school-age population in the United States today," states the author of this first-of-its-kind book to combine dental health information and lesson plans for elementary teachers, hygienists, and school nurses. Loaded with valuable information, the up-to-date workbook addresses the role of the dental health educator in getting children to learn how to properly take care of their teeth. Reader friendly, it offers simple ways to achieve excellence in oral hygiene beyond trips to the dentist, along with the rationale for proven modern techniques.

Educators will welcome Gagliardi's ten complete lesson plans, visual aids, supplemental material, and tips on integrating dental health into academic curricula. It is also an essential companion for any comprehensive dental disease prevention program in the community.

Outstanding features:

Engaging visual aids enhance the lesson plans.

Background information and objectives accompany lesson plans.

Guided practice activities reinforce the subjects covered.

Includes a section targeting children with exceptional needs.

Lesson plans, including time frames, focus on specific information.

Table of Contents

I: Before You Begin 1. Community Dental Health Education II: Integrating Dental Health Education into the Classroom 2. Teaching Methods 3. Hints to Help Integrate the Dental Program into the Academic Curriculum III: Planning and Implementing a Dental Health Lesson Plan K-6th 4. The Importance of Plaque Control 5. Brushing for Good Oral Health 6. Flossing for Good Oral Health 7. The Use of Fluoride 8. Nutrition and Healthy Teeth 9. Sealants 10. Dental Safety and Oral Injury Prevention 11. Anti-Tobacco 12. The Dental Office Visit 13. Last Visit: Wrap Up and Review 14. Children and Adults with Special Needs IV: Planning and Implementing a Dental Health Lesson Plan for Adults (Adolescents) and Seniors 15. Motivating Adults and Adolescents 16. Adult Learners 17. Low Literacy Learners 18. The Adult Lesson Plan 19. The Oral Health of Older Americans V: Creating a Community Outreach Program 20. Dental Health Fair Appendixes: Additional Resources / Dental Fact Sheets (FAQ) English and Spanish / Glossary of Terms / Bibliography