canada's tooth fairy 2016 update

Saskatchewan Oral Health Coalition

and Canada’s Tooth Fairy

Our Vision is to create a world where no

Child suffers from preventable tooth decay

Collaborative ~ Diverse ~ Leaders ~ Proactive ~ Respectful

Joining Forces

Tooth Fairy 101 Community Education Kit

• Double-sided magnetic display board

• Magnets

• Giant toothbrush

• Laminates

• 12 - lesson curriculum

•The kit enables all children to grasp the concept of how cavities are caused

•ESL students found the concepts easy to follow

SCHOOL SELECTION

• 25 Schools were chosen for the Dakota Dunes Dental Project based on their high risk, as identified by the Saskatoon Health Region - Oral Health Program (SHR-OHP)

25 SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED

IMPLEMENTATION

• 25 schools were visited during Dental Health Month (April)

• Over 100 students in the 5th, 6th, and 7th grade were trained to use the Educational Kit

• Presentations will be given to Kindergarten through Grade 5 classes

Students distributed 2500 toothbrushes during their presentations

Compliments of the Saskatoon Health Region – Oral Health Program

TOOLS

The students were excited, enthusiastic, and very eager to learn.

The children had fun preparing to do the presentations

Sharing their knowledge with the magnetic tooth!

• Kits will remain in the school libraries.

• The schools were excited to offer their students this learning opportunity

http://toothfairy101.info

Feedback will be collected in the form of written comments and testimonials as well as photos of the students doing the presentations.

Integrating the Toothfairy101 Educational Kit

was an exciting project

Dental Project

A report will be submitted to Dakota Dunes

fulfilling the Grant expectations.

We hope to receive another Grant from Dakota Dunes next year!