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What is Teeth Are Us?
"Teeth Are Us" is a school-based program aimed at preventing dental disease, a problem affecting 95% of school children.

The goal of "Teeth Are Us' is to reduce the incidence of dental disease among elementary school children by:
Teaching students the causes of dental disease, correct brushing and flossing techniques, use of fluoride for stronger teeth and fewer cavities, and healthy food choices
Promoting positive attitudes and behaviors toward dental health and wellness
Developing students' personal preventive habits
Emphasizing personal responsibility for ones own health
Educating parents in proper preventive oral care at home for themselves as well as their children

In-service training programs for teachers and school nurses
Dental supplies: toothbrushes, dental floss, and fluoride mouthrinse
Classroom visit by dental health educators
Supplemental curriculum and resource materials

Teeth Are Us" is a voluntary program available to public schools in Riverside County from kindergarten through sixth grade.

Teachers
• By teaching and promoting oral health as part of total health
• By becoming role models
• By integrating dental health education into other subjects (math, reading, spelling, music)
• By attending an in-service
• By administering fluoride mouthrinse
• By supervising brushing and flossing in the classroom

School Nurses
• By coordinating dental health with the total health program
• By promoting the program at schools
• By assisting with the mixing of fluoride mouthrinse

Parents
• By giving permission for their children to participate
• By following up on information and schools taught at school
• By serving on advisory Committees

Dental Professionals
• By assisting in dental screening of students
• By being on Advisory Committees

Call Cynthia Pledger, Program Coordinator at 951.358.7251

How do I contact Teeth Are Us?

Phone:	Cynthia Pledger, RDHAP Program Coordinator 951.358.7251
Fax:	951.358.5002
Mail:	Children's Dental Programs ATTN: Cynthia Pledger PO Box 7600 Riverside, CA 92513-7600
E-mail:	cpledger@co.riverside.ca.us
Office:	3900 Sherman Drive, Suite G Riverside, CA 92503

Dental Links

For kids:
www.jnjoralhealth.com - Johnson & Johnson Oral Health Great Site!
www.jbutler.com - Butler Oral Care Great Site!
www.healthyteeth.org
www.cda-adc.ca - Canadian Dental Association (click on kids)
www.colgate.com
www.crest.com

Consumer Information:
www.adha.org - American Dental Hygienists Association
www.ada.org - American Dental Association
www.cspd.org - California Society of Pediatric Dentists

Teacher Resources :
www.Proteacher.com - (go to Physical Education then Health)
www.kidfood.org/ for Kids Food Cyberclub!

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