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Saving Smiles Series
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body
Oral Health Education Curriculum
Grades K - 5
Division of Dental Health
Saving Smiles Series
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body
Oral Health Education Curriculum - Grades K - 5
Introduction
The Health Education Standards of Learning (SOL) for the Virginia Public Schools,
provide the framework for instruction of the knowledge and skills needed for
students to lead healthy lives. The goal of this curriculum is to educate students
about the impact of personal hygiene on oral and overall health. Healthy children
who are free of dental pain will learn more effectively in the classroom. The
Division of Dental Health, Virginia Department of Health endorses the concept of
emphasizing oral health as an integral part of total body health.
Through this Saving Smiles Series, the Division of Dental Health believes that
oral health can be integrated throughout the child's education. These modules
were developed to help meet the Health Education SOL for the Virginia Public
Schools in grades K - 5.
As a result of incorporating the Saving Smiles Series into the elementary
curriculum, the student will be able to do the following:
Recognize the relationship between personal behavior and personal health,
and have an understanding of oral health promotion and dental disease
prevention.
Demonstrate an ability to identify accurate oral health information and to be
able to utilize this information to positively influence oral health and total well
being.
Demonstrate a variety of oral health behaviors that promote healthy mouths,
healthy bodies and healthy communities.
The modules for grades K - 5 contain lesson plans which are designed in a "ready
to go" format for the classroom teacher. Each lesson plan includes:
- a related Health Education SOL
- discussion information for the presenter
- leading questions to engage the students
- possible activities for students to assess knowledge/skills
- resources for the teacher
- grades 3-5: sample evaluation questions
A teacher evaluation/feedback form is included with the curriculum. This form can
be faxed to the Division of Dental Health. We appreciate your comments as you
integrate the oral health education information into classrooms. An additional
resource list is also included.
Saving Smiles Series
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body
Oral Health Education Curriculum Grades K - 5
Table of Contents
Resource List
Feedback Form
Kindergarten Module
Lesson Plan (1) Explain why brushing teeth is an important daily task.
Lesson Plan (2) Discuss which people in the community can answer
questions about teeth.
First Grade Module
Lesson Plan (1) Identify the functions of healthy teeth.
Lesson Plan (2) Demonstrate correct toothbrushing techniques for young
children.
Lesson Plan (3) Demonstrate safe toothpaste use and proper toothbrush
storage.
Lesson Plan (4) Identify nutritious meals, snack foods and beverages to
improve general and oral health.
Lesson Plan (5) Identify the oral health professionals met during a dental
visit.
Lesson Plan (6) Follow school safety rules during activities to avoid dental and
facial injuries.
Second Grade Module
Lesson Plan (1) Identify the parts of the oral cavity that are involved in the
digestive system.
Lesson Plan (2) Develop an awareness of the long-term effects of choosing
nutritious foods and beverages for a healthy life and self image.
Lesson Plan (3) Describe plaque and its impact on dental diseases and self
image.
Lesson Plan (4) Identify the roles of oral health professionals met during a dental
visit.
Lesson Plan (5) with regular dental check-ups.
Lesson Plan (6) Describe the effects on the body of using drugs, alcohol and
tobacco products.
Third Grade Module
Lesson Plan (1) Develop an awareness of how the nutrient content of food and
beverages affects body systems and can improve personal
health.
Lesson Plan (2) Describe the effects of nicotine products, including smokeless
tobacco products, on body systems and the oral cavity.
Fourth and Fifth Grade Module
Lesson Plan (1) Identify the components of a balanced meal and describe
carbohydrates and their impact on oral health.
Lesson Plan (2) Develop an awareness of community health resources available
to help prevent oral disease and improve total health.


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