Educating Students On Oral Care

Educating Students On Oral CareThe importance and howtos of oral health careBy: Nicole Marson

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Oral diseases are progressive and cumulative; ignoring oral health problems can lead to needless pain and suffering, infection, loss of function, increased health care costs, and life-long consequences in educational, social, and occupational environments (Pediatric, 2011).

Introduction

Only 25% of people floss at least five times a week (Health Canada, 2009).

PurposeProgram which sends dental hygiene students through elementary and highschools to education children on the importance of oral health care while being able to practice their communication skills in oral education

Children gain knowledge and skillsDental hygiene students gain oral hygiene education skills

(NMhealth, N.D., picture 10)

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Gum Disease Is Chronic!9-17% of children aged 3-11 years have gingivitis (Stephen, 2012).The most common form of gum disease is chronic gingivitis.

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Prevalence of Attachment Loss of 4mm or Greater By Age

(Nield-Gehrig & Wilmann, 2011, p. 86)

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Untreated Cavities/Dental Restoration By Age

Preventable with daily plaque removal and avoidance of sugary foods! (ODHA, N.D.)(CDC, 2012, Second Heading)

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Why Is This Program Important For Schools?More likely to retain skills learned at young age

Misinformation and improper techniques put children at high risk of developing diseases. Ex. easy to learn scrub method is no longer acceptable

Hands on experience

Education

Why It Is Good For Dental Hygiene StudentsProvide oral health educationPrepare and practice case presentationsWork with communicating oral health issues to youth

How This Will HappenDental hygiene instructors CallOrganize Time Periods

Students will work in their clinic groups and will organize a way to get to the school and work together as a team

Complete a follow up assignment on their experience

To ConcludeThis programHelps children with basic skills Help children understand the importance of healthy mouthGives students opportunity to communicate oral health education with childrenPromotes positive oral health trends!

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