Dental Health Education : Lesson Planning and Implementation

by Gagliardi, Lori

• ISBN13: 9780838515747
• ISBN10: 0838515746
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

The only text combining general dental health information and lesson plans for the elementary classroom, Dental Health Education addresses both the roles of the dental health educator and the needs of children today. Including lesson plans, visual aids, additional supplemental material, and tips on integrating dental health into both academic curricula and into the community, this unique text is a necessity for anyone teaching oral health to grade school children. bull; Features: bull; Engaging visual aids accompany the lesson plans. bull; Background information and objectives for each lesson plan. bull; Guided practice activities reinforce the subjects covered. bull; Section targeting children with exceptional needs. bull; Lesson plans including time frames focus instructors and students on important information.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xi
Section One Before You Begin	1	(18)
Community Dental Health Education	3	(4)
Multicultural Issues in Dental Health	7	(2)
Teaching Methods	9	(4)
Classroom Presentation	13	(4)
Classroom Management	17	(2)
Section two Planning and Implementing a Dental Health Lesson Plan	19	(126)
The Use of Fluoride	27	(12)
The Importance of Plaque Control	39	(10)
Toothbrushing for Good Oral Health	49	(10)
Flossing for Good Oral Health	59	(8)
Nutrition and Healthy Teeth	67	(12)
Dental Safety and Oral Injury Prevention	79	(10)
Anti-tobacco Lessons	89	(16)
The Dental Office Visit	105	(16)
Last Visit; Wrap Up and Review	121	(14)
Children With Special Needs	135	(10)
Section three Creating a Community Outreach Program	145	(23)
Dental Health Fair	147	(6)
Parent Education Meeting	153	(15)
Section four Integrating Dental Health Education into the Classroom	168	(15)
Hints to Help Integrate the Dental Program Into the Academic Curriculum	169	(4)
Visual Aids	173	(10)
Appendix: Additional Resources	183	(22)
Recommended Dental Titles	205	(2)
Glossary	207	(2)
Bibliography	209