This section provides teachers with the information required to educate pupils in oral health topics relevant to their stage of development. Lessons have been developed using the Curriculum Framework as a guide. Each lesson includes an outline, background information, materials and resources required, activities and worksheets.
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| Dental Diseases & Prevention Types of oral disease; how they are caused; how they are easily prevented. |
| Year |
Lesson Name |
Description |
File |
| 3-7 |
Fluoride - What is it? |
Introduces some of the sources, benefits of fluoride. |
.pdf |
| 3-7 |
Gum Disease |
Discusses how plaque causes gum disease, how it can be prevented. |
.pdf |
| K-2 |
Healthy Smile |
Tooth decay, gum disease, how to look after your teeth and gums. |
.pdf |
| K-2 |
Oral Hygiene - Toothbrushing |
The process of toothbrushing, why you need to brush twice daily. |
.pdf |
| 3-7 |
Oral Hygiene - Toothbrushing & Flossing |
Describes toothbrushing, flossing techniques, their importance. |
.pdf |
| 3-7 |
Plaque - How Clean Are Your Teeth? |
What plaque is, how it causes decay, gum disease, how to remove it. |
.pdf |
| K-2 |
Plaque - What is it? |
Describes what plaque is, that it forms daily, can harm teeth and gums. |
.pdf |
| 3-7 |
Preventing Oral Disease |
Explains the need for a healthy mouth, how to prevent dental diseases. |
.pdf |
| 3-7 |
Tooth Decay |
Describes how tooth decay occurs. |
.pdf |
| Growth, Development & Function Information on growth and development of teeth & how teeth function. |
| Year |
Lesson Name |
Description |
File |
| 3-7 |
Deciduous & Permanent Teeth |
Explains how our mouth changes, why we have two sets of teeth. |
.pdf |
| K-2 |
Mouth Parts & Function |
The parts of the mouth, their uses, how to keep the mouth healthy. |
.pdf |
| 3-7 |
Parts of a Tooth |
Describes the various parts, functions of a tooth. |
.pdf |
| 3-7 |
Types of Teeth & their Functions |
Discusses the different types of teeth, their structure, different functions. |
.pdf |
| K-2 |
Why Do We Have Teeth? |
Describes the importance of teeth, their different functions. |
.pdf |
| Diet & Dental Health Guidelines for healthy eating to reduce tooth decay. |
| Year |
Lesson Name |
Description |
File |
| 3-7 |
Sugar & Dental Decay |
The role of sugar in tooth decay, how we can reduce our risk of decay. |
.pdf |
| K-2 |
Sugar & Tooth Decay |
Sugar, tooth decay, food, drinks that are good for the teeth and body. |
.pdf |
| 3-7 |
Understanding Product Labels |
Types of sugar, how to make choices about sugar consumption. |
.pdf |
| Dental Professionals Role of dental professionals; why it is important to visit a dentist/dental therapist. |
| Year |
Lesson Name |
Description |
File |
| 3-7 |
Get a Dental Check-Up |
Explains how regular dental check-ups contribute to good dental health. |
.pdf |
| K-2 |
Role of Dental Professionals |
Introduces students to the different dental staff at a clinic, their roles. |
.pdf |
| 3-7 |
Role of Dental Professionals |
The different dental professionals, their roles as health workers. |
.pdf |
| Mouth Safety Precautions that help protect our mouth from harm. |
| Year |
Lesson Name |
Description |
File |
| 3-7 |
First Aid |
Teaches to value mouth safety strategies, how to treat mouth trauma. |
.pdf |
| 3-7 |
Safety Gear - Mouth safety |
Introduces the concept of safety equipment, teaches mouth safety. |
.pdf |
| K-2 |
Spot the Hazard |
Introduces hazards to teeth, some safe practices for yourself and others. |
.pdf |
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