The oral hygiene awareness project aims to implement a four-year program at East Elementary School for students in grades K-3, providing dental supplies and promoting education on oral hygiene. Key partners include the HealthPath Foundation of Ohio, Colgate's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures, and Oral Health America, which all contribute resources and services to underserved communities. The project seeks to enhance health promotion and well-being through school-based oral health education and services.

1. Oral Hygiene Awareness Project
for East Elementary School
Presented to Athens City-County
Health Department
March 13, 2012
Ryan J. Carroll
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2. Project Objective
Implement a four-year Oral Health program at
East Elementary School that will provide students in
grades K-3 with adequate dental supplies bimonthly
and will promote education to students regarding the
importance of maintaining proper oral hygiene.
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3. Project Partners
East Elementary School in Athens, Ohio
The HealthPath Foundation of Ohio
Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures
Oral Health America
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4. HealthPath Foundation of Ohio
13-year, $22 million program
Supporting organization of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Believes all Ohioans deserve full potential of health
Supports community-based programs
$1,000 to $3,000 for four-year support
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5. Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Future
Mobile dental van service that provides:
Free dental screenings
Oral health education
Travels to under-served rural communities
Ability to request van visits
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6. Oral Health America
Donates dental products to impoverished communities
Reaches over 310,000 children annually
School-based program
Oral disease prevention and oral health promotion services
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7. Oral Hygiene Awareness Project
Our Mission
To educate and facilitate health promotion by
distributing dental supplies and educating young
children in underserved Appalachian regions.
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8. Oral Hygiene Awareness Project
Our Vision
To create school-based programs that focus on
promoting well-being to young children by informing
students about oral health and by providing oral health
education and services.
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