What Are The Objectives Of Oral Health Education – Introduction Conclusions and Future Directions Acknowledgments Development of an oral education program for students in Chicago Public Schools.
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What Are The Objectives Of Oral Health Education
1 Introduction Conclusions and Future Directions Acknowledgments Develop an oral education program for students in Chicago Public Schools. Tailor the comprehensive course to meet the learning needs of five different age groups: o Preschool and Kindergarten o 1st and 2nd grade o 3rd to 5th grade o 6th to 8th grade o Middle School Include the following topics: o Oral hygiene o Dental visits o Healthy eating o Causes of tooth decay and gum disease o Fluoride o Benefits of chewing sugar-free gum o Injury prevention (Sippy bottles and cups, mouth guards, oral piercings) o Oral cancer from tobacco and excessive alcohol use (grades 6 through middle school ) o Human papillomavirus (HPV) oral cancer (Middle School only, approved by the Chicago Public Schools HIV, Health, and Wellness Materials Review Committee) Methods: Curriculum development and programming methods: Application presenters capture students. attention by starting with a “pop quiz” that teaches them fun, little-known facts about oral health. Artists demonstrate how to properly brush and floss with a set of life-size 3X model teeth and an extra-large toothbrush. For students Pre-K through about 3rd grade, Presenters can use fruits, vegetables, and other various foods to teach about healthy eating. Teachers and classroom assistants provide valuable feedback on presenters and presentations by answering the following questions on the evaluation forms. 1. Was the presentation informative? 2. Was it relevant and age appropriate? 3. Was the presenter experienced and well prepared? 4. Was the message communicated clearly and effectively? 5. Was it a good use of class? 6.Any other comments? Presenters hand out goodies including toothbrushes, toothpaste and brochures to take home, reinforcing what they’ve learned and encouraging healthy habits. The handout (pictured left) contains information taught during the lesson and a note to the parent or carer notifying them that there is an oral health presentation in the child’s classroom. Teaching with Teeth: Oral Health Promotion for Students in Chicago Public Schools Chicago Community Oral Health Forum (CCOHF) Heidi Johnson and Kim Bartolomucci Explore all major dental professional organization websites, including the American Dental Association’s professional and consumer websites. Do other online research, including reviewing relevant scientific articles on PubMed. Submit to three dentists and one dental hygienist for review and one primary funder. Chicago Public Schools Presentation Health and Wellness Review Materials. Get a list of all CPS schools. Call managers and assistants to make initial contact. Continue visiting schools to request meetings with Principals or Assistant Principals to schedule visits. Results Secured funding and full employment of Oral Health Educator. Developed a 70-page curriculum, including five lesson plans for five different age groups (See Objectives) and was approved by the Chicago Public Schools Health and Wellness Committee. Each lesson plan includes the following. o Instructional Objectives o Behavioral Objectives o Lesson Plan Diagram o Lesson Plan Outline o Sample Script Oral Health Educator, 13 Kennedy-King College dental hygiene student volunteers, and an additional graduate student pre-dental volunteer gave presentations to over 6,255 students. . Objectives It is possible to develop a comprehensive and engaging 20-minute oral health lesson program tailored for specific age groups. Classroom interventions can serve to increase children’s awareness of the importance of oral health and also increase children’s oral health knowledge. o At the end of the presentations, the presenters ask the students what they have learned. Answers include: The role of fluoride in cavity prevention. The possibility of oral cancer. The consequences of gingivitis. The program currently reaches a small fraction of the student population in Chicago Public Schools, which is currently 404, 151. Continue to expand the program (two more part-time instructors are being hired), recruit student volunteers, including college students of dentistry, before. -dental students and dental hygiene students. The number of students reached per program is expected to grow exponentially. Special thanks to the Wrigley Company Foundation for funding the CCOHF Oral Health Education Program. Special thanks to Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Department of Public Health for partnering with CCOHF on this program. Chicago Public Schools is the 3rd largest school district in the United States. CCOHF works to improve the oral health of Chicago area residents through education, communication, collaboration, evaluation, and policy and program development.
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NURSES ORAL ASSESSMENT OF PATIENTS WITH HIV/AIDS Subjective data Questions Patients: Dental history How often do you go to the dentist? What kind of dental work have you had? Have you had tooth extractions? Post-operative complications? Have you had previous orthodontic work? How many times a day do you brush or floss? Do you use fluoride toothpaste or mouthwash? Have you experienced bleeding from your mouth or gums? how long do your gums bleed when you brush, floss or eat? Do you wake up with blood on your pillow? Do you have dentures/dental appliances or braces? How are your dentures fitting? Are there spots of gum irritation under your dentures? How long do you wear your dentures at a time? How do you care for your dentures? Have you had trouble speaking or breathing? Do you have loose teeth? Having trouble chewing? Have you lost teeth? How did it happen? Do you have or have you had lumps, redness, swelling, sores, blisters, sores, cracking or pain on: – lips – throat – gums – roof of mouth, back of mouth – tongue – sides of mouth? Have you had pain in your jaw? When does it happen? Describe it (eg severity, duration). Have you had pain/swelling in your head, face or neck? When? For how long? Do you have swollen glands or lumps in your throat? Are they tender? Do they persist or do they come and go? How long have you had them? Have you had white spots in your mouth or tongue? Do you have problems with food getting stuck in your throat or is it difficult to swallow? Do you have or have you ever had dry mouth, loss of taste, distorted taste or burning in your mouth? Have you had an injury or burned your mouth? Describe it—appearance, severity, pain, location. Describe it (eg appearance, severity, pain, location). What do you take/do to relieve symptoms? It helps; Is it constant or intermittent? Does it interfere with eating/drinking, swallowing, opening the mouth? What foods do you avoid? Have you had any unintentional weight loss? Do you have a toothache? Do you have “cavities?” Where? how long Describe them. Do you have an odor on your breath? Have you noticed dark spots on your gums, tongue or other areas of your mouth? Where did you live/travel? Do you smoke or chew tobacco? how long do you drink alcohol? how long have you been using cocaine/crack? how much how long Source: Adapted from “HIV Oral Health Curriculum for Nurse Practitioners” by the National Resource Center’s Center for AIDS Education and Training. Learn and appreciate the importance of the oral cavity and take care of it. diseases/conditions and preventive measures Create awareness about proper tooth brushing techniques using fluoride toothpaste Demonstrate proper brushing to inculcate the habit in children Learn and appreciate the importance of hand washing with soap
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