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Each day, millions of children suffer from this silent epidemic
unable to eat, sleep or concentrate in school
Pediatric Dental Disease
Pediatric Dental Disease
Left untreated, it can have serious consequences
low self-esteem infections educational disparities
poor social development
Pediatric Dental Disease
Left untreated, it can have serious consequences and lead to lifelong health problems
diabetes heart disease
limited employment potential
The Statistics
• Early childhood caries is the most common infectious disease in Canadian children
• An estimated 2.26 million school days missed each year due to dental related illness
• 4.15 million work days are lost annually due to dental disease
• 57% of children aged 6-11 years of age have decayed, missing or filled teeth
• 59% of adolescents have decayed, missing or filled teeth
Canadian Paediatric Society (2012) http://www.cps.ca/sections/section/oral-health
The PEW Center on the States. The Cost of Delay: State Dental Policies Fail One in Five Children. (2010, February)
Summary Report on the Findings of the Oral Health Component of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (2007-2009)
Summary Report on the Findings of the Oral Health Component of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (2007-2009)
Summary Report on the Findings of the Oral Health Component of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (2007-2009)
National Children’s Oral Health Foundation was created to help eliminate childhood tooth decay and ensure all children can
access the comprehensive care they need for healthy, happy, and productive futures.
Singularly focused on eliminating children’s preventable suffering from tooth decay
Canada’s ToothFairy serves as:
EDUCATOR about the importance of oral health PREVENTER of disease PROTECTOR of children
The NCOHF Oral Health Zone Program®
is a comprehensive, community-based approach to promoting oral health
Engaging all community stakeholders in eliminating pediatric dental disease
Non-profit community clinical programs providing services for at-risk children
. University Dental &
Dental Hygiene Programs
Stand Alone Dental Clinics
Mobile Units
Community Health Programs
Partnerships
Hospital-based Programs
School Programs
Engaging professionals
Tomorrow’s SMILES
RDH Esther Wilkins Education Program
Students United for Canada’s ToothFairy for students in dental professional programs
Providing at-risk youth with life-changing oral health services
AFTER
BEFORE
• Community Education Kit provided for teens to use in community education activities
• Participating teens Pay It Forward by sharing oral health lessons with younger children (local Boys & Girls club, school, daycare center)
Highlighting caring dentists committed to oral health promotion within their communities
PROGRAM CHAIR
Gordon Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD
Volunteer dental hygiene professionals and students educating children and families on good oral health practices
• Community Education Kit provided for volunteers and dental hygiene programs
• Participants in Canada, all 50 US states and abroad
• Founded in partnership with Esther Wilkins RDH, DMD, the program chaired by leading dental hygienists
CO-CHAIRS Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS
Michele Darby, BSDH, MS Anna Pattison, RDH, MS
Rebecca Wilder, RDH, MS
CO-CHAIRS Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS
Michele Darby, BSDH, MS Anna Pattison, RDH, MS
Rebecca Wilder, RDH, MS
The Esther Wilkins Legacy League positions dental hygienists as oral health leaders and educators
in their community.
Student volunteers provide preventive services, oral health education and raise funds for local service delivery
• Community Education Kit provided for chapters/clubs
• Fundraising templates to help attract community support
Engaging the general public
Canada’s ToothFairy Kids Club
Students United for Canada’s ToothFairy for high school and college students
Encouraging good oral health practices for children and families
Fun tips, educational activities and personalized letters from the ToothFairy!
It’s FREE!
• Community Education Kit provided for chapters/clubs
• Fundraising templates to help attract community support
Students volunteers provide oral health education for young children and raise funds to support delivery of services
Program Resources
• Prenatal through young adult learning levels
• Topics include nutrition, germ transmission prevention and oral hygiene (biofilm control)
• Successfully used for over 6 years by community partners
• Utilized in schools, health fairs, clinics and lobby learning
• Lessons used in Canada, all 50 US states and locations around the world
• Enhanced kit to include lessons on tobacco use, mouth safety, infant care and baby teeth
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
Strong partnership with Oral Health Group provides opportunity to reach thousands of dental professionals
MEDIA SUPPORT
• Opportunity to participate in national fundraising campaigns (Trick or Treat for Canada’s ToothFairy)
• Fundraising ideas and templates for runs, walks, bake sales, movie benefits and rubber duck races.
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS AND TEMPLATES
Community Partners
Supporting preventive services and message dissemination for
oral health education
Government Agencies
Delivering vital oral health and preventive services
Healthcare Providers
Identifying need, disseminating oral health messages and raising funds to support
service delivery
Civic & Volunteer Groups
Supporting community events and activities
Businesses
Participating in outreach activities with underserved populations
Faith-based organizations
Providing oral health education
Schools and Other Education Centers
Funding special programs to enhance and expand services
Community Foundations
Saskatchewan Oral Health Zone
• First Oral Health Zone in Canada
• Serve as a model for other Canadian provinces
Saskatchewan Oral Health Zone
• In partnership with University of Saskatchewan and the Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry
• Breaking cycle of dental disease for the vulnerable children and caregivers of Saskatchewan
Together, we can give children the building blocks they need for happy, healthy futures