Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Tooth Decay

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site from PBS Kids is a fun site where students are part of a survey to determine who has more cavities boys or girls. Up-to-date results are given.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Causes Cavities?

For Students 9th - 10th
When a team of archeologists recently came across some 15,000-year-old human remains, they made an interesting discovery: the teeth of those ancient humans were riddled with holes. So what causes cavities, and how can we avoid them? [5:00]
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National Institutes of Health

Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how to avoid tooth decay by avoiding sugary snacks and treats. Try a snack from the "smart snack food list" and reduce the amount of sugar you eat on a daily basis.
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Other

Healthy Teeth: Oral Health Education Database: Prevention

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Other

Family Gentle: Pop and Cavities

For Students 9th - 10th
Why is pop bad for teeth? This site from Family Gentle Dentistry provides facts that everyone should know about the dangers of drinking too much soda pop. "Sip all day and get decay," and other things is the overriding message.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Cinnamon Gum and Mouth Microbes

For Students 9th - 10th
A scientific study has shown that chewing Big Red Gum reduces mouth microbes. Cinnamon oil in gum is a natural defense against mouth bacteria that cause tooth decay and bad breath. Conduct an experiment to compare products with cinnamon...
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Other

Center for Science in the Public Interest: Liquid Candy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read statistics about the consumption of soft drinks in America by teens and how soda can affect one's health. Includes information on how soft drink are related to diabetes, obesity, tooth decay, and more.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Community Water Fluoridation: Fluoridation Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Centers for Disease Control includes information on fluoridation from several different angles. Discusses water supply statistics and fluoridation growth in the U.S. Links are provided to additional information.

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