Children’s Oral Health

KnowledgeMacy, Megan & Shelby

West Kearns Elementary School

CENTERSflossing,

brushing & OHE

INSTRUMENTATION CENTER ONE-

YARN- WE USED THIS AS FLOSS, TO TEACH THE CHILDREN THE CORRECT FLOSSING TECHNIQUES.PAINT- WE USED THIS TO PLACE ON THE CHILDREN’S FINGERS TO DEMONSTRATE THE PLAQUE BUILDUP ON TEETH. WIPES- WIPES WERE USED TO HELP CLEAN UP THE PAINT OFF OF THE CHILDREN’S HANDS.CALENDERS- WE GAVE EACH CHILD A CALENDAR TO TRACK THEIR BRUSHING AND FLOSSING FOR A 7 DAY PERIOD.STICKERS- WE GAVE THE EACH CHILD 14 STICKERS TO PLACE ON THEIR CALENDAR TO KEEP UP WITH THEIR TRACKING.

CENTER TWO-TOOTHBRUSH- WE USED TOOTHBRUSHES SO THAT THE CHILDREN COULD PRACTICE BRUSHING TECHNIQUES WE TAUGHT

THEM, WE ALSO HAD TOOTHBRUSHES THAT WE HANDED OUT TO EACH CHILD TO TAKE HOME.

MOUTH MODELS- WE USED MOUTH MODELS SO THE CHILDREN COULD PRACTICE HANDS ON BRUSHINGCENTER THREE -

DISCLOSING AGENT- WE USED THIS TO PLACE THE ANTERIOR TEETH OF EACH CHILD TO EDUCATE THEM ON BIOFILM.BINGO CARDS- WE PLAYED A GAME OF BINGO WITH THE CHILDREN, EDUCATING THEM ABOUT WHAT FOODS ARE GOOD FOR

THE TEETH AND WHAT FOODS AREN’T. PINTO BEANS- WE USED THESE AS MARKERS FOR THE BINGO CARDSTOOTHPASTE- WE HANDED OUT TOOTHPASTE TO EACH OF THE WINNERS. (EACH CHILD RECEIVED THE PRIZE)

● One kid always used moms toothbrush● The basic use of floss● ABC song only once through● So excited to learn, ate the

info up! ● Middle finger flossing● Girl with lots of fillings, “I’m

always at the dentist!”

FUNNY and INTERESTING FINDINGS

● So impressed with their ability and eagerness to learn

● Made us want to do this as a full time job :)

● Such a rewarding feeling● Helped us realize the

importance of the job

Pre-Test&

Post-Test

The kid’s favorite question was: Can you get a sugar bug from kissing someone??They all answered in unison with an...

“EWWWWWWWWW”

FORMATIVE EVALUATION

● Hand mirror● Napkin to use after disclosing

● A stuffed animal for each student at the station● Better way to explain how to hold floss

● Unequal groups● Kids that didn’t bring back consent form in time

PLANNINGMission Statement: To improve oral health knowledge of the children in Kearns, Utah.

Goal 1: To increase the oral health knowledge of children ages 8-9.Objective 1.1: To stress the importance of proper oral care to a third grade class at West Kearns Elementary School.

Intervention 1.1.1: Present information on the importance of proper brushing and flossing techniques, as well as oral nutritional guidance.

Activity 1.1.1.1: Research ideas for presenting this information to a third grade class no later than Febuary 10th.

Activity 1.1.1.2: Create a pre and post test after the presentation has been made.

Objective 1.2: To share/demonstrate the proper techniques for brushing and flossing as well as give nutritional guidance to third grade students at West Kearns Elementary.

● In 2006, 1 in 5 children had no dental coverage during the year (CDC, 2009).

PROBLEM

Data Collection

Dental Needs ● From proper oral health education, It is estimated that the reduction of caries can be 30.6% (Rong, 2003).

● Children in low income rural areas often don’t have the opportunity to receive oral health education.

● Problem = lack of knowledge of brushing and flossing techniques, as well as nutritional guidance in regards to oral health.

Demographics● Residents of Kearns Utah

● Boys and girls● 8-9 years old

Facility ● Presentation was in Ms.

Chadwicks third grade classroom at kearns elementary school

Personnel-● 3 researchers from

UCDH

Existing Resources-● Tables for the Centers● Paper Towels

Funding-● Yarn● Paint● Stickers● Paper● Wipes● Gas● Toothbrushes (Donated

by Colgate)

The total cost for the researchers was about $45

Data Analysis/Findings

Hypothesis accepted!

Hypothesis = Children’s oral health education will improve after our

presentation

Children living in low income families are more likely to have less oral health

education and access to care.

Our data proved their oral health knowledge was improved.

TIMELINE

January 1, 2016 - Planned Idea

January 12, 2016 - Mission Statement

February 15, 2016 - Contacted Teacher

February 19, 2016 - Planned dates to present

February 23, 2016 - Wrote up Pre/Post Tests

February 26, 2016 - Purchased supplies

February 29, 2016 - Created Bingo

Game/Calendars

March 7, 2016 - Sent out Consent Forms

March 11, 2016 - Presentation Day

March 18, 2016 - Post Test Administered

March 19, 2016 - Gathered and Prepared Data

March 22, 2016 - Began Report

EVALUATION OF PROGRAM - When the researchers reviewed the overall execution of the program, all researchers agreed that it went very smoothly. The researchers were able to present the materials that they had originally planned, and the researcher's goal was met. Each researcher was in charge of their own rotation, and were knowledgeable in the topic that they were presenting on. The students of Kearns Elementary school were pleased with the way the presentation went and were excited about learning.

ReferencesDye, B., & Shenkin, J. (2004). Early Childhood Caries. American Academy of

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Kaiser, H. J. (2009, April). Medicaid and the Uninsured. Retrieved March 24, 2016, from http://www.hdassoc.org/pdf/OH_coverage__care_for_low_income_children_-_Medica.pdf

Rong, W. (2003). Effectiveness of an oral health education. Caries Prevention Program in Kindergartens. Retrieved March 24, 2016, from

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14986908

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