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Lesson Plan
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Let's Brush Our Teeth!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students complete a variety of activities related to types of teeth and how to take care of their teeth. They listen to the book "The Real Tooth Fairy," count and graph how many teeth they have and how many they have lost. Students...
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Interactive
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A Dentist Appointment

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this dental health worksheet, students read the dialogue from an appointment with a dentist. Students select the answers to complete the conversation.
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Worksheet
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The Dentist

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this dentist worksheet, students read a passage about the dentist and answer questions about it. Students answer 4 questions about the dentist.
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Lesson Plan
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The Crest Egg-Speriment

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover how fluoride protects their teeth. In this dental lesson, students conduct an experiment with two eggs to simulate what would happen if they didn't take care of their teeth. Students discuss the results of the...
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Worksheet
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Dentists Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this dental word search puzzle, students identify terms related to dentists. Examples include cavity, cleaning, and crown. A list of 45 words is provided to assist students in this search.
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Worksheet
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Dental Word Search

For Students 4th - 6th
In this health worksheet, students find the terms that are associated with dental health and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Lesson Plan
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"A Visit to the Dentist"

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discuss the basic comprehension of a routine dental visit: the role of the dentist and the roles of the dental helpers (receptionist, assistant and hygienist). They discuss why it is important to visit their dentist. Students...
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Lesson Plan
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Smile Smarts Oral Health Curriculum

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students are given information on good oral health and tooth protection that is appropriate to their age and lifestyle. They discuss how adult permanent teeth are meant to last the rest of their life. Students are given a copy of "Teeth...
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Lesson Plan
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Health Careers

For Teachers K
Students identify careers in the healthcare field. They listen to a description of work done by family members, school personnel and community workers. They role-play a visit to the doctor's office and all the staff involved in that visit.
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Lesson Plan
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Where are all those teeth?

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore the legend of the tooth fairy. They create a tooth necklace out of dough and glitter.
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Lesson Plan
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Brushing Teeth Halts Heart Disease

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the causes and effects of Heart Disease. In this ESL Current Events lesson, 9th graders read an article on Heart Disease. Students complete guided questions on the reading.
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Lesson Plan
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Visiting the Dentist

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this dental health worksheet, students see black line pictures of items that are used in the dental office. They can color a bib, a dental mirror, a dental car, mask, gloves, and an air syringe.
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Worksheet
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Teeth Puzzle

For Students 4th - 5th
In this health worksheet, students locate eighteen words related to teeth and the care of teeth. Students find the names of different types of teeth. They find tooth care terms such as brush, cavity, cap, and dentist.
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Worksheet
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Health Puzzle

For Students 4th - 8th
In this health worksheet, students identify and locate words related to health lifestyles. There are 39 words located in the puzzle.
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Lesson Plan
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The History of Dentistry

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore about dentistry's ancient roots and modern history. They read a brief history and answer questions on a comprehension work sheet. Also, students explore dentistry by reading the Historical Overview on the History of...
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Lesson Plan
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Oh No Dentist Day

For Teachers K
Students listen to story Fang the Dentist by Mark Thaler. They discuss their feelings about going to the dentist, and write and illustrate two-sentence stories about their first visit to the dentist.
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Lesson Plan
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Oh No Dentist Day

For Teachers K
Students explore their feelings about their first visit to the dentist. They write and illustrate their experience.
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Article
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Kids Health: People, Places and Things That Help Me

For Students 3rd - 8th
A directory of kid-friendly articles and videos about the people who keep kids healthy and the places where medical professionals work. Also learn about the kinds of tests that are used to diagnose health problems and about different...
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Website
Columbia University

Columbia University: School of Dental and Oral Surgery

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives their program overview, and information on admissions, financial aid, and a campus guide. The site also mentions online courses.