Canada's tooth fairy national children's oral health foundation of canada

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Each day, millions of children suffer from this silent epidemic

unable to eat, sleep or concentrate in school

Pediatric Dental Disease


Left untreated, it can have serious consequences

low self-esteem infections educational disparities

poor social development


Left untreated, it can have serious consequences and lead to lifelong health problems

diabetes heart disease

limited employment potential

The Statistics

•  Early childhood caries is the most common infectious disease in Canadian children

•  An estimated 2.26 million school days missed each year due to dental related illness

•  4.15 million work days are lost annually due to dental disease

•  57% of children aged 6-11 years of age have decayed, missing or filled teeth

•  59% of adolescents have decayed, missing or filled teeth

Canadian Paediatric Society (2012) http://www.cps.ca/sections/section/oral-health

The PEW Center on the States. The Cost of Delay: State Dental Policies Fail One in Five Children. (2010, February)

Summary Report on the Findings of the Oral Health Component of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (2007-2009)



National Children’s Oral Health Foundation was created to help eliminate childhood tooth decay and ensure all children can

access the comprehensive care they need for healthy, happy, and productive futures.

Singularly focused on eliminating children’s preventable suffering from tooth decay

Canada’s ToothFairy serves as:

EDUCATOR about the importance of oral health PREVENTER of disease PROTECTOR of children

The NCOHF Oral Health Zone Program®

is a comprehensive, community-based approach to promoting oral health

Engaging all community stakeholders in eliminating pediatric dental disease

Non-profit community clinical programs providing services for at-risk children

. University Dental &

Dental Hygiene Programs

Stand Alone Dental Clinics

Mobile Units

Community Health Programs

Partnerships

Hospital-based Programs

School Programs

Engaging professionals

Tomorrow’s SMILES

RDH Esther Wilkins Education Program

Students United for Canada’s ToothFairy for students in dental professional programs

Providing at-risk youth with life-changing oral health services

AFTER

BEFORE

•  Community Education Kit provided for teens to use in community education activities

•  Participating teens Pay It Forward by sharing oral health lessons with younger children (local Boys & Girls club, school, daycare center)

Highlighting caring dentists committed to oral health promotion within their communities

PROGRAM CHAIR

Gordon Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD

Volunteer dental hygiene professionals and students educating children and families on good oral health practices

•  Community Education Kit provided for volunteers and dental hygiene programs

•  Participants in Canada, all 50 US states and abroad

•  Founded in partnership with Esther Wilkins RDH, DMD, the program chaired by leading dental hygienists

CO-CHAIRS Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS

Michele Darby, BSDH, MS Anna Pattison, RDH, MS

Rebecca Wilder, RDH, MS

CO-CHAIRS Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS

Michele Darby, BSDH, MS Anna Pattison, RDH, MS

Rebecca Wilder, RDH, MS

The Esther Wilkins Legacy League positions dental hygienists as oral health leaders and educators

in their community.

Student volunteers provide preventive services, oral health education and raise funds for local service delivery

•  Community Education Kit provided for chapters/clubs

•  Fundraising templates to help attract community support

Engaging the general public

Canada’s ToothFairy Kids Club

Students United for Canada’s ToothFairy for high school and college students

Encouraging good oral health practices for children and families

Fun tips, educational activities and personalized letters from the ToothFairy!

It’s FREE!

•  Community Education Kit provided for chapters/clubs

•  Fundraising templates to help attract community support

Students volunteers provide oral health education for young children and raise funds to support delivery of services

Program Resources

•  Prenatal through young adult learning levels

•  Topics include nutrition, germ transmission prevention and oral hygiene (biofilm control)

•  Successfully used for over 6 years by community partners

•  Utilized in schools, health fairs, clinics and lobby learning

•  Lessons used in Canada, all 50 US states and locations around the world

•  Enhanced kit to include lessons on tobacco use, mouth safety, infant care and baby teeth

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

Strong partnership with Oral Health Group provides opportunity to reach thousands of dental professionals

MEDIA SUPPORT

•  Opportunity to participate in national fundraising campaigns (Trick or Treat for Canada’s ToothFairy)

•  Fundraising ideas and templates for runs, walks, bake sales, movie benefits and rubber duck races.

FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS AND TEMPLATES

Community Partners

Supporting preventive services and message dissemination for

oral health education

Government Agencies

Delivering vital oral health and preventive services

Healthcare Providers

Identifying need, disseminating oral health messages and raising funds to support

service delivery

Civic & Volunteer Groups

Supporting community events and activities

Businesses

Participating in outreach activities with underserved populations

Faith-based organizations

Providing oral health education

Schools and Other Education Centers

Funding special programs to enhance and expand services

Community Foundations

Saskatchewan Oral Health Zone

•  First Oral Health Zone in Canada

•  Serve as a model for other Canadian provinces

Saskatchewan Oral Health Zone

•  In partnership with University of Saskatchewan and the Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry

•  Breaking cycle of dental disease for the vulnerable children and caregivers of Saskatchewan

Together, we can give children the building blocks they need for happy, healthy futures

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