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2. Pediatric Dental Disease
Each day, millions of children suffer from this silent epidemic
unable to eat,
sleep
or concentrate
in school

3. Pediatric Dental Disease
Left untreated, it can have serious consequences
low self-esteem
infections
poor social development
educational
disparities

4. Pediatric Dental Disease
Left untreated, it can have serious consequences
and lead to lifelong health problems
diabetes
heart disease
limited employment potential

5. The Statistics
• Early childhood caries is the most common infectious disease
in Canadian children
Canadian Paediatric Society (2012) http://www.cps.ca/sections/section/oral-health
• An estimated 2.26 million school days missed each year due
to dental related illness
The PEW Center on the States. The Cost of Delay: State Dental Policies Fail One in Five Children. (2010, February)
• 4.15 million work days are lost annually due to dental disease
Summary Report on the Findings of the Oral Health Component of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (2007-2009)
• 57% of children aged 6-11 years of age have decayed,
missing or filled teeth
Summary Report on the Findings of the Oral Health Component of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (2007-2009)
• 59% of adolescents have decayed, missing or filled teeth
Summary Report on the Findings of the Oral Health Component of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (2007-2009)

6. 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.

7. 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

8. ®
Program
The NCOHF Oral Health Zone
is a comprehensive, community-based
approach to promoting oral health

9. Engaging all community stakeholders in
eliminating pediatric dental disease

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

11. Stand Alone
Dental Clinics
Partnerships
Mobile Units
Hospital-based
Programs
Community Health
Programs
School
Programs
University Dental &
Dental Hygiene
Programs
.

12. Engaging professionals
Tomorrow s SMILES
RDH Esther Wilkins Education Program
Students United for Canada s ToothFairy
for students in dental professional programs

13. BEFORE
Providing at-risk youth with
life-changing oral health services
AFTER

14. • 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)

15. PROGRAM CHAIR
Gordon Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD
Highlighting caring dentists committed to oral
health promotion within their communities

16. CO-CHAIRS
Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS
Michele Darby, BSDH, MS
Anna Pattison, RDH, MS
Rebecca Wilder, RDH, MS
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

17. 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.

18. 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

19. Engaging the general public
Canada s ToothFairy Kids Club
Students United for Canada s ToothFairy
for high school and college students

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Encouraging good oral health practices for children and families
Fun tips, educational activities and
personalized letters from the ToothFairy!

21. Students volunteers provide oral health
education for young children and raise
funds to support delivery of services
• Community Education Kit provided for
chapters/clubs
• Fundraising templates to help attract
community support

22. Program Resources

23. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
• 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

24. MEDIA SUPPORT
Strong partnership with Oral Health Group provides opportunity to
reach thousands of dental professionals

25. FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS
AND TEMPLATES
• 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.

26. Community Partners

27. Government Agencies
Supporting preventive services and
message dissemination for
oral health education

28. Healthcare Providers
Delivering vital oral health
and preventive services

29. Civic & Volunteer Groups
Identifying need, disseminating oral health
messages and raising funds to support
service delivery

30. Businesses
Supporting community events
and activities

31. Faith-based organizations
Participating in outreach activities with
underserved populations

32. Schools and Other Education Centers
Providing oral health education

33. Community Foundations
Funding special programs
to enhance and expand services

34. Saskatchewan Oral Health Zone
• First Oral Health Zone in Canada
• Serve as a model for other Canadian provinces

35. 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

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