america's tooth fairy and saskatchewan oral health coalition
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.Aggressively responding to the #1 chronic childhood disease
&Saskatchewan Oral Health Coalition
Making a difference in the lives of at-risk children
National Children’s Oral Health Foundation was created to eliminate children’s
preventable suffering from tooth decay and ensure they can access the comprehensive
care they need for healthy, happy, and productive futures.
The NCOHF Oral Health Zone Program®
is a comprehensive, community-based approach to promoting oral health
Engaging all community stakeholders in eliminating pediatric dental disease
.University Dental &
Dental Hygiene Programs
Stand Alone Dental Clinics
Mobile Units
Community Health Programs
Partnerships
Hospital-based Programs
School Programs
Highlighting caring practices who support the delivery of oral health services to
children within their communities
Practices with a Purpose
Volunteer dental hygiene professionals and students educating children and families on good oral health practices
• Community Education Kit provided for volunteers and dental hygiene programs
• Participants in all 50 US states, Canada and abroad
• Founded with generous leadership gift from Esther Wilkins RDH, DMD
• Professional and Collegiate level Student volunteers provide preventive services, oral health education and raise funds for local service delivery
• Grant to establish chapter activities
• Community Education Kit provided for chapters/clubs
• Fundraising templates to help attract community support
Encouraging good oral health practices for children and families
Fun tips, educational activities and personalized letters from the ToothFairy!
FREE!
www.ATKids.org
• Community Education Kit provided for chapters/clubs
• Online portal for lessons, instructions, and peer communications
• Fundraising templates to help attract community support
High school student volunteers provide oral health education for young children
HIGH SCHOOL
500+ high school chapters and growing!
Integrates oral health mentoring in leadership activities
in existing youth organizations and networks• Reaches underserved with vital oral
health education
• Uses bi-lingual educational materials
• Existing partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America provides channel for engaging youth mentors
• Girl Scouts, Family Resource Centers
• School Nurses
Girl Scout/Boy Scout Patch
• Three Activities:
• Discover
• Connect
• Take Action
• Uses bi-lingual educational materials
• 1,000 troops and 19,000 Scouts have earned patches through this initiative
• Prenatal through young adult learning
levels
• Topics include nutrition, germ transmission prevention and oral hygiene (biofilm control)
• Successfully used for over 6 years by community partners
• Utilized in schools, health fairs, clinics and lobby learning
• Lessons used in Canada, all 50 US states and locations around the world
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
• Password Protected Portal with:
• Youth Activities Guide
• Display Board Kit and Health Fair Materials
• Access to Dental Career Exposure Opportunity Request Form
• Teacher/Youth Leader’s Introduction Guide
• Other Resources/Materials to Engage Youth in Oral Health
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
Together, we can give vulnerable children the building blocks they need for
happy, healthy futures!
&Saskatchewan Oral Health Coalition