National Oral Health Children’s Foundation:

Canada’s Tooth Fairy

SOHC PresentationNovember 4, 2013

May 1, 2013: Presentation from Fern Ingber – National Oral Health Children’s Foundation (NOHCF)

SOHC consensus/motion to pursue concept of Canada’s Tooth Fairy Foundation

June 24, 2013: Conference call between SOHC Leadership Team and NOHCF (Fern/Jennifer Melton)

Background

January 2011 – December 2013: NOHCF timeline to establish Oral Health Zone(s) in Canada

2011-2012: Meetings with Health Canada, various provinces, universities and other stakeholders

Timelines:

University of British Columbia and University of Alberta have signed on; University of Saskatchewan in process

Tight timeline to pursue Saskatchewan becoming an Oral Health Zone

Timelines (continued)

SOHC Leadership Team discussed all pros/cons of NOHCF application process.

Saskatchewan Dental Hygienists Association (SDHA), as a non-profit organization, volunteered to put their organization forward as the main applicant.

SOHC joined application as a partner.

Canada’s Tooth Fairy Regional Affiliate Agreement was submitted

July 19, 2013.

College of Dental Surgeons of

Saskatchewan

College of Nursing – University of

Saskatchewan

Prairie North Health Region

Prince Albert Grand Council

Prince Albert Parkland Health Region

Letters of Support for Application were received from:

Saskatchewan Dental Assistants Association

Saskatchewan Dental Hygienists Association

Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association

Saskatoon Health Region

Saskatchewan Prevention Institute

Thank you!

NCOHF of Canada has submitted a three year business plan to Health Canada.

NCOHF of Canada is actively seeking corporate sponsors:◦Bank of Montreal◦Dental Industry Association of Canada

Year 1: Saskatchewan is first Oral Health Zone Year 2: Two other provinces (Alberta and British Columbia)

October 2013

Funding to cover:

• Executive Director/Oral Health Zone Manager

salary & benefits

• Travel/Accommodation/ Meals

• Public Relations/ Advertising/ Design

• Office Equipment/IT

• Supplies • Insurance

• Legal/Accounting • Postage

• Rent & Utilities • Meetings, Special Events

Year 1, 2 & 3 – expansion

Self-sustaining by Year 3

Expand outreach education, prevention, and treatment.

Increase oral health literacy among children and caregivers.

Raise funds to support all ongoing Oral Health Zone oral health education, prevention and treatment programs.

Goals

Underserved children and their caregivers

Low income populations

Children in Foster Care

First Nation/Inuit/Métis Populations

New Canadians

Target Populations:

Canada’s Tooth Fairy Regional Affiliate Agreement approved August 8, 2013.

Resources received September 2013:

Baby Oral Health ProgramCommunity Education DVD & KitTooth Fairy 2 DVDTooth PuppetDental and Public Health Research

What does this mean for you?

www.canadastoothfairy.org

Canada’s Tooth Fairy Club

Join the Canada’s ToothFairy Kids Club and receive educational activities, tips and personalized letters from the ToothFairy!  This FREE club was developed to promote healthy smiles for all kids!

http://www.ncohf.org/our-programs/americas-toothfairy-kids-club

Canada’s Tooth Fairy Club

‣ Monthly email letters to members. 2 versions available – for both younger and older children.

‣ Activities, games and messages (eg. Nutrition, hand hygiene, etc.).

‣ If no computer – organizations can help out.

Magnetic tooth board with magnet pieces

Large toothbrush for toothbrushing demonstration

Toothbrushing and Handwashing songs

Community Education Kit

3 basic lessons and corresponding worksheets

Preventing Germ Transmission

Toothfriendly Snacks / Nutrition

Toothbrushing / Flossing Demonstration

Community Education Kit (cont.)

In order to receive the NCOHF Community Education Kit, volunteers agree to:

Conduct a minimum of four community educational

activities annually

Submit report detailing the location and number of

participants for each activity via online link below

Provide photos and personal testimonials about your

experience

Provide testimonials from parents, caregivers and

educators when possible

Community Education Kit (cont.)

Baby Oral Health Program Kits

Topics Include:• Why do Baby Teeth Matter?• Cavity Progression• Feeding Practices• Oral Hygiene Practices• Fluoride Exposure• Oral Habits, such as Thumb-sucking or Pacifier Use• Injury Prevention• Family Dental History• Examinations

Esther Wilkins Education Program

The Esther Wilkins Education Program provides dental hygiene professionals and students with engaging oral health lessons to use in their community outreach activities.  Esther Wilkins Legacy League members are the driving force and support ongoing children's oral health promotion efforts of program volunteers.

Volunteer Dental Hygienists (and other oral health professionals) can teach oral health through the use of 2-sided magnetic boards.

12 lessons Intra-oral Gum Disease/Braces/Piercing

Esther Wilkins Education Program

High School Students and University Students are eligible.

Students promote and engage in oral health activities aimed at preventing oral disease

Students United: My Smile Matters

At risk youth receive smile transforming oral health services, to prepare them for a healthy and successful future.

Oral health professionals provide pro-bono treatment services for a pre-screened, motivated teen.

In return, the youth serves as mentor for younger children in the community, and

pays it forward.

Tomorrow’s Smiles

NCOHF funds one representative to attend.

Conference held the second week in June.

Saskatchewan Oral Health Zone can attend in June 2014.

Annual National Oral Health Conference

Sealants (manufactured by Septodont) BPA Free High quality Will send supplies now – sign up if

interested!

Free Supplies:

April 2014 Smile Drive:

◦ Increase awareness in community◦ Education◦ Motivate people to action◦ Fundraise and dontate: “Tools for Teeth” in

local community Sponsors include Crest, Oral B, and Walmart

National Oral Health Month