Brittany Talley, Katie Martin, Savana Wehunt, Sarah Steffes, Sarah Dunn, Brandi Jones

HPD 3: Children understand healthy and safe living practices. Performance Indicator- HPD 3 a: Participates in activities related to health and personal care routine. Learning in Action- Uses tooth model to demonstrate how to properly brush teeth. Pre-K Standard

“New findings show that poor dental health is strongly linked to numerous disorders including heart attack, stroke, diabetes and systemic inflammation.” 003/aug2003_report_dental_01.ht ml

 Gum disease  Cavities  Tooth decay  Serious illness (from prolonged dental neglect)  The risk for each of these health issues is significantly decreased when proper brushing is implemented consistently

 Fluoride toothpaste  Dose your children’s toothpaste (pea sized)  Soft bristle brush  Two minutes  Two times a day  Circular motions  Flossing

When teaching this lesson, it is beneficial to inform parents and guardians of the student’s new knowledge and what THEY can do to further their child's success in dental hygiene.  Sand timers  Songs  Choosing supplies  Replace toothbrushes regularly (2-3 months)  Floss children’s teeth  Monitor brushing (assist when needed)  Brushing starts when the first tooth appears

 th_care.html th_care.html  and-Development/-/General- Health/Toothbrushing-Made-Easy.aspx and-Development/-/General- Health/Toothbrushing-Made-Easy.aspx  _report_dental_01.html _report_dental_01.html  Miller, Edward. The Tooth Book: A Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums. New York, New York: Holiday House, Inc., Print.