canada's tooth fairy 2016 update
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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!