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Dental Health Education (DHE)
NATIONAL DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM 2010 "Right from the Start" The AADA National Dental Health Education program for 2010 was introduced at Conference 2010 in Tempe, AZ. During the DHE session we learned about the "Right from the Start" program from Dr. Ray Wagner, a pediatrician from Tucson, who developed the program in 2006 and uses it in his healthcare centers in El Rio, AZ. Dr. Wagner shared the information about the alarming rate of early childhood caries (ECC) that is currently at 60% while in comparison childhood obesity 30% and childhood asthma 11%. He stumbled onto this little known fact after seeing how sick a little child can get after having an infected molar tooth. It made such an impact on him that he began his crusade and developed the "Right from the Start" program. For your use are the following materials: An El Rio Health Centers Action Plan for Maternal-Infant Oral Health Promotion in the First Year of Life
"Improving Women's and Children's Oral Health" An Educational Flip Chart In addition to Dr. Wagner's program, another component of the DHE session at conference was the introduction of and distribution to the alliance members in attendance of the "Improving Women's and Children's Oral Health Flip Chart, courtesy of grant funds from the Foundation for Dental Health Education. This is an educational tool that can be used along with the "Right from the Start" materials. The text is written in both English and Spanish.
NATIONAL CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH (NCDHM) Each February the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM) to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. On September 1, 2010, please visit the ADA web site www.ada.org/goto/ncdhm to order the 2011 NCDHM campaign posters and download the fun coloring/activity sheets.
"READY, SET, BRUSH!" In honor of the American Dental Association's 150th Anniversary celebration, the Alliance of the American Dental Association members distributed children's dental health education books, "Ready, Set, Brush!" to local school and public libraries. "It is so important at this age to get students learning about good oral habits and health." said alliance member Kristie Peppy, and adding "I am so proud to be a part of such an effectual organization." Read More about the alliance members' experiences and accomplishments.
PROMOTING DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION "It takes only one to make a difference in your community." Alliance members reach over one million people each year with their philanthropic and service-oriented oral health education projects. Alliance members’ oral health education programs have included:
Do you need resources for dental health programs in your community? Here are many resources to assist you with ideas and materials, including a listing of websites.
CONVENTION 2010 MEMBER PROJECT AWARDS PROGRAM Dental Health Education Awards Category Each year the Alliance recognizes members for excellence in promoting oral health through the dental health education (DHE) awards category in the member project awards program. These awards are given at the convention, the next one being in Orlando, FL on October 7 - 11. Submit Applications by April 22, 2010
--------------------------------------------------------------- Please e-mail or call me and tell me about your projects and ideas, and your successes and not so successful experiences, and send me pictures. I am happy to answer any questions or find the answers for you. Gigi Kudyba DHE Chair 2009/2010 678.714.5522
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