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Care for Teeth
Students study how to care for their teeth, and they study what happens if they don't clean their teeth.
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Community Helpers
First graders study community helpers, paying special attention to dentists, in this multi-day lesson. They determine what these helpers do and listen to a book before completing observations and experiments.
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Module 3: "You Have the Power!"
Students explore how to maintain a healthy mouth and how to keep teeth clean. They become aware that brushing with fluoride toothpaste is helpful if done on a daily basis, flossing is important, and eating and drinking nutritious foods...
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Healthy Smile
In this crossword worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by solving clues good healthy teeth. For example, "Children have 20 primary..."
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Oral Hygiene
Students investigate the importance of oral hygiene. In this oral hygiene lesson students complete several activities that help them better understand the importance of dental hygiene.
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Health Ball
Second graders participate in a game in which they discover tips for a healthy lifestyle. They discuss that the decisions they make now affect the rest of their lives. They ask any questions they have to end the lesson.
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Lessons for Children’s Dental Health Month
Students learn about dental health. In this dental health lesson, students relate the eggshell to the enamel of the tooth. Students experiment with four drinks to see the effects on the tooth. Students listen to books about...
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Something's Missing
In this vowel sound game worksheet, students insert the missing vowel letters into the dental words. Students try to complete the worksheet in two minutes.
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Teeth Scramble
In this health instructional activity, students unscramble the eleven words that are related to the topic of teeth. The correct answers are written in the spaces provided.
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My Brushing Chart
Your very own brushing chart! Check off each time you brush twice a day for four weeks. Illustrates the correct way to brush and floss.
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Kids Health: Taking Care of Your Teeth
For teens, taking care of teeth isn't always a priority. This article goes through the history of brushing teeth, proper techniques for brushing, and the importance of regular brushings.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Healthy Me: Let's Brush Our Teeth
Shows the steps for brushing teeth properly. Book includes audio narration in 18 additional languages with text in English.
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Teeth and Eating: Brushing Your Teeth!
Using the right toothbrush and brushing in the correct way are important for dental care. Learn how to clean your teeth properly, then take a short quiz to check your understanding.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Oral Care Tips for Great Teeth & Great Smiles
Learn about milk and adult teeth, the types of teeth we have and their functions, the anatomy of a tooth, dental decay and tooth plaque, how to take care of your teeth, what dental braces do, what causes bad breath or halitosis, and why...
About Kids Health
About Kidshealth: Teeth: Dental Care for Children
Everything you need to know for maintaining proper dental care including how to brush, what makes strong teeth, what causes decay, and the three types of teeth.
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Healthy Teeth: Oral Health Education Database: Teeth and Gums
Ever wonder what the difference between baby teeth and adult teeth is? Learn about tooth growth and development. In addition, find out information about the different types of teeth in your mouth and the specific parts of a tooth.
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Teachingheart.net: A Teacher's Dental Health Page
These lesson plans teach students the importance of good dental hygiene and feature crafts, games, books ,and songs.
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Proctor & Gamble: A Fun Eggsperiment
Follow the steps of this "egg"speriment and discover how food and drink acids can lead to tooth decay and cavities. Created for teachers and parents, teach those you care for about the benefits of dental hygiene.
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Teeth and Eating: Looking After Your Teeth
Learn what causes tooth decay and how to prevent it.
Treehut
Suzy's World: Bacteria
Use this site to find out what happens when you don't brush your teeth with this quick fact sheet on bacteria.
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Kids Health: Taking Care of Your Teeth
Learn the importance of practicing good dental hygiene. For auditory learners, a read-aloud feature is also available.
Library of Congress
Loc: Everyday Mysteries, Who Invented the Toothbrush?
The Library of Congress offers a concise history of the toothbrush. Did you know a some form of a toothbrush has been around since 3000 BC?
Teachers.net
Teachers.net Lesson Plans: Tooth or Consequences
This resource provides several activities on dental care are described here. The activities involve a dental scavenger hunt on the Internet, watching a video, and reading a "Berenstein Bears" book about going to the dentist.
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Healthy Teeth: Oral Health Education Database: Prevention
Get tips on how to prevent tooth decay. Learn how flouride works, as well as how to floss and brush your teeth. More specific information on dental x-rays and different sealants is also provided.