(1) Students at PSGR Krishnammal Nursery & Primary School conducted a dental awareness program for primary grade children to promote better dental hygiene habits from an early age. (2) A survey found that before the program, most children were only brushing once per day. As part of the awareness program, students created oral maps, learned dental facts, participated in activities like role plays and songs, and were taught proper brushing techniques. (3) A post-program survey found that all children were now brushing twice per day, showing the success of the awareness activities in changing behaviors and establishing lifelong healthy dental habits.

1. PSGR Krishnammal Nursery & Primary School
Peelamedu, Coimbatore – 641 004,
Tamilnadu, India.
Email – hm.primary@psgrkhss.com
Contact Number - 9500996813
9942932646
“At the moment of truth only
skill saves”
-Haim Ginott

3. Dental care Awareness among
primary grade children

4. Kreative Kids
J.P.Sruthi Grade V
S.Abirami Grade V
R.Gayathri sri Grade IV
M.Renuka devi Grade III
B.Shalini Grade III

5. Feel , Imagine, Do & Share….
Today at the very young age children suffer from
tooth decay. So, we felt that an awareness should
be given to the primary grade children to prevent
tooth decay at early stage.

6. A map of my mouth……
Students create a map
of their mouth while
looking in the mirror.
They note how many
teeth they have &
which kinds.

7. Survey before awareness program
Grade Strength Brushing
1 time 2 times
KG I 30 25 5
KG II 27 20 7
I 54 45 9
II 57 42 15
III 76 49 27
IV 130 69 30
V 160 96 53

8. Getting kids to brush day & night
100
90
80
70
STRENGTH
60
50 One time brushing
40
Two time brushing
30
20
10
0
KG I KG II I II III IV V
GRADE

9. Planner…
Plan a schedule to change the behavior
Speech on dental care.
Skit – Dental awareness.
Do’s & Don’ts.
Song – Importance of teeth.
How to choose a tooth brush.
How to choose a tooth paste.
Brushing activity.

10. Dental quotes
 Some tortures are physical and some are mental, but the
one that is both is dental.
~Ogden Nash
 The man with a toothache thinks everyone happy whose
teeth are sound.
~George Bernard Shaw
 Even pearls are dark before the whiteness of his teeth.
~William R. Alger

11. Bring your words to life……….
1. Warm and moist environments of the mouth help the germs to grow and damage the gums
& the teeth.
2. The gum is very close to the tooth surface and during chewing the food is forced to irritate
gingival.
3. The tooth itself is unique, in sense, once it is fully formed, it does not have repair power
after injury.
4.The germs grow in the pockets of gums and teeth if they
have space in between the teeth.
5. The systemic disease like diabetes, blood-pressure and chronic
diseases have their shadows on the teeth, gums and tongue.

12. Facts and much more………….
6. The nutritional deficiency causes oral ulcer in the mouth which will help the germs to grow.
7. Economical background results in intake of improper diet consisting of vitamin deficiency
specially vitamin C which causes gum bleeding.
8. Using a very rough material like charcoal to
Clean the teeth causes damage to the teeth & gums.
9. Avoid the food, drink which is very hot.
Don't use chilled water like drinking a hot tea
followed by ice-cream.
10. Don't crack nuts with the help of teeth.
It is better to slice apple or hard fruits and then
eat.

13. Cont...
11. Eat fibrous food so that the teeth get cleaned. The cheapest way is to eat guava, black
berry and a small piece of sugarcane.
12. The salivary flow should be increased to wash-away the food particles by first cleaning
with water or using a orange slice. Older methods are to use cardamom (ilaichi).
13. You should protect your teeth and the gum from extreme cold or hot drinks. Avoid insult
from irritant causing gum injury.
14. "Chew thirty two times", was the saying of old men. But at least we can chew the food
well before we swallow
15. Just remember there is a greater role of your dentist in preserving and restoring the health
of the gum & the teeth.

14. Cont...
16. As you maintain your health by exercise and balanced diet also visit dentist every six months
for dental check-up.
17. Remove the ill-fitting dentures, sharp edges to be smoothed, never use sharp pin to remove
food debris.
18. Remove food particle that is wedged in between teeth with the help of flossing...(a silk
thread).
Learn the correct way of brushing and help your children the same way.
19. A mouth rinse with normal water will remove a food particle. Make a habit of washing with
water several times a day.
20. A moderation in eating with fruits, vegetables and vitamins and minerals is good. A well
balanced diet contains all these but as the age advances, swallowing of vitamin pill on
advice of physician may keep your health.

15. Spot light on….

16. Do’s – Seize the day….
(1) Do brush your teeth at least twice a day
(2) Do floss your teeth after food to get rid of
any food particles or plaques that are stuck
in-between your teeth.
(3) Do rinse your mouth with mouth rinse at
least once a day to kill excessive oral
bacteria’s
(4) Do visit your dentist every half yearly or at
least once a year for oral examination
(5) Do eat more calcium rich food such as fish
and milk
(6) Do clean your tongue at least twice a day. It
is recommended to do when you brush.

17. Don’ts –
Value has a value only if its value is valued
(1) Don't rush through your tooth brushing.
Brush each tooth in circle manner at least 5 -
10 times
(2) Don't intake too much sweets or sweet stuffs
such as soft-drinks to avoid tooth decay.
(3) Avoid carbonated soft drinks – which cause
the calcium in your teeth to dissolve.
(4) Don't be lazy to clean your teeth, gum and
tongue properly.

18. Exclusiveness beyond compare……
Song about dental care…..

19. Choosing a Toothbrush
1. A toothbrush is an important factor in preventing dental disease,
especially gum problems.
2. Expensive brushes are usually not satisfactory.
3. Brush heads should be small enough to reach all parts of the mouth
and should have a flat brushing surface with a straight handle.
4. The medium or medium soft nylon bristles.
5. one should probably change about four brushes per year.

20. Choosing a Tooth Paste
1. Toothpaste should be of acceptable taste.
2. preferably Tooth Paste should contain a small amount of
fluoride.
3. It is better to buy small tubes rather than the large.
4. The tendency for some pastes to harden in the tube will
be avoided - the contents should be used quicker.

21. Brushing is fun....
 Brush up and down
 Side to side
 Upper jaw and lower jaw
 In a rotator motion.

22. I brush day & night
 Brushing the teeth day and night
(Concept)
 Do oral rinsing after every meal.
 Gum massage is important in
strengthening of gums and teeth.
 Tongue cleaning helps to speak
better.
 Oral hygiene helps from bacteria.

23. Diet and Dental Health
The prevention of dental decay begins with cutting down
the amount of sugars taken in all forms. Some of them
are:
1. All sugars (including honey)
2. Soft drinks such as colas and lemonades
3. Nearly all cereals
4. Cakes, biscuits and puddings.
5. Jam on your bread, marmalade on your toast.
6. Chocolates, sweets and toffees.
7. Peppermint sweets.

24. Sugar Free Snacks………….....
A chocolate candy bar of about 50 grams may contain the
equivalent of ten teaspoons of sugar! A slice of two-layer chocolate
cake may be the equivalent of fifteen teaspoons of sugar!
If Children must have sweets, they should have them only
once a day (preferably during meal time). But it is better to
recommend sugar-free snacks. A good list would contain:
Fruits: Apples, Oranges, Pears, Bananas
Vegetables: Carrots, Celery, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Cucumber, also
Nuts, Crisps, Cheese (in cubes), Eggs, Milk, Yogurt.

25. Survey After Awareness program
Grade Strength Brushing
1 time 2 times
KG I 30 0 30
KG II 27 0 27
I 54 0 54
II 57 0 57
III 76 0 76
IV 130 0 130
V 160 0 160

26. More on brushing day & night
160
140
120
100
STRENGTH
80 Two time
60
brushing
40
20
0
KG I KG II I II III IV V
GRADE

27. Comparison of two times brushing before and
after
BEFORE AFTER
1 time 1 time
brushing brushing
2 time 2 time
brushing brushing

28. Feedback

29. Conclusion
All the best in brushing
day and night.
Improve your chances
of staying cavity—free
and having a healthy
mouth.

30. Together, we are the change….
Together, you can attack
challenges…
Together, let us lay the
foundation of a better &
brighter tomorrow for our
glorious nation…