The document summarizes an oral health education presentation given to a third grade class at West Kearns Elementary School. It describes the three centers set up to teach brushing, flossing, and nutrition. Formative feedback found areas for improvement like providing mirrors and explaining flossing technique. Pre- and post-tests showed knowledge improved. The researchers concluded the goal of increasing oral health knowledge was achieved through this interactive presentation.

1. Children’s Oral
Health Knowledge
Macy, Megan & Shelby

2. West
Kearns
Elementary
School

3. CENTERS
flossing, brushing
& OHE

4. 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 BRUSHING
CENTER 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 CARDS
TOOTHPASTE- WE HANDED OUT TOOTHPASTE TO EACH OF THE WINNERS. (EACH CHILD RECEIVED THE PRIZE)

5. ● 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

6. 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”

7. 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

8. PLANNING
Mission 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.

9. ● 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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.

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