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Dental Health Education is a key component of the St. David’s Dental Program and is an important tool for ending dental disease. Presentations are offered for both children and adults. To schedule a dental health presentation, contact us!

Adult Presentations:

The purpose of the Adult Dental Education Classes is to educate, inform, and remind adults about proper dental hygiene instruction and appropriate nutrition for themselves and their families. As part of the interactive, participatory approach to dental health education, participants are encouraged to ask openly any questions and/or make any comments. Each interactive presentation involves open discussions about:

• Proper oral health care and nutrition practices
• Preventing "baby bottle" tooth decay
• Proper brushing and flossing techniques
• The importance of parental involvement in encouraging positive dental health
• Healthy food and drink alternatives/options

In addition to educating and informing adults and their families about oral health and healthy food options, bilingual dental health materials, publications, and dental products are distributed at the end of each presentation.

For Parents and Adults

	1. Why should we brush and floss our teeth?     Ways to keep TEETH & GUMS HEALTHY.
	2. What is the right way to brush and floss?     Instructions for BRUSHING and FLOSSING.
	3. What is a dental sealant?   See how SEALANTS protect teeth.
	4. When do molars come in?     Look at a chart on TOOTH DEVELOPMENT.
	5. How does plaque cause tooth decay?     Discover more about TOOTH DECAY.
	6. Does your child go to bed with a bottle or use a pacifier dipped in sugar or honey?     Learn more about BABY BOTTLE DISEASE. (in English and Spanish)
	7. Are sodas and sports drinks bad for me or my kids?     Learn about the NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF SODAS and some tasty alternatives.
	8. Is your child eating these acidic treats?     Read about TOXIC TREATS that contain lead & can also harm teeth.
	9. What do I do if my child breaks a tooth?     Here’s what you can do for some DENTAL EMERGENCIES.