“Dental disease is the most widespread public health problem among the school-age population in the United States today,” states the author of this first-of-its-kind book to combine dental health information and lesson plans for K-6 teachers, hygienists, and school nurses.

Loaded with valuable information, the up-to-date workbook addresses the role of the dental health educator in getting children to learn how to properly take care of their teeth. Reader friendly, it offers simple ways to achieve excellence in oral hygiene beyond trips to the dentist, along with the rationale for proven modern techniques.

Educators will welcome Lori Gagliardi’s complete lesson plans, visual aids, supplemental material, and tips on integrating dental health into academic curricula. It is also an essential companion for any comprehensive dental disease prevention program in the community.

Outstanding features:
• Engaging visual aids enhance the lesson plans.
• Background information and objectives accompany lesson plans.
• Guided practice activities reinforce the subjects covered.
• Includes a section targeting children with exceptional needs.
• Lesson plans, including time frames, focus on specific information.

New to the Third Edition:
• Improved organization.
• National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy.
• USDA MyPlate healthy eating tool.
• Updated information regarding reading labels and serving sizes.
• New chapter, Community Education Program Development.
• Updated appendix material.