Curated OER
Teeth at Work
Students discover that different teeth perform different roles in the mouth. They conduct an experiment with apples to determine the jobs of different teeth.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Oral Care Tips for Great Teeth & Great Smiles
Learn about milk and adult teeth, the types of teeth we have and their functions, the anatomy of a tooth, dental decay and tooth plaque, how to take care of your teeth, what dental braces do, what causes bad breath or halitosis, and why...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dental Hygienist
A great website outlining all aspects of a career as a dental hygienist. Includes information about employment, current job outlook, nature of the work, training, and more.
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Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Dentist [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for The Dentist, is provided on these pages. Two character roles are needed in this activity.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Tooth Anatomy
At this Enchanted Learning site, you will find a diagram and glossary that illustrates the anatomy of a tooth.
Channel 4 Learning
4 L: Science Essentials: Choose Life
A great review for understanding life cycles and many aspects of living things. Find topics and their main ideas, vocabulary review, quizzes, and complementary activities for teachers to use.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Introduction to Teeth
The Animal Diversity Web offers a very good description of teeth in the digestive process of mammals. Covers the variety of teeth and links to discussions on a variety of teeth issues.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 9 8 14: Candy That Doesn't Cause Cavities
Learn how bacteria could be utilized to make candy that doesn't cause cavities.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Mouth and Teeth
The anatomy of the mouth and of teeth is described. An interactive diagram gives an excellent portrayal of the different types of teeth, and of the internal structure of a tooth. Health problems that can develop are also described.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Your Teeth
This resource provides this illustrated article about human teeth.
Curated OER
Kids Health: All About Orthodontia
Millions of teens have braces but many often go into the procedure unsure of what might happen. This site explores tooth terminology, diagnosis, treatment, and life after braces. If this site doesn't satisfy your craving for the basics...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Learning About Braces Basics
Learn what it is like to get braces, the dental process that straightens teeth and corrects the way a person bites on food.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Healthy, Happy Teeth
During this lesson, students will enjoy multisensory activities related to the importance of practicing good oral hygiene. Students will listen to a shared text, learn songs, participate in a liquids lab, and participate in four centers.
BBC
Bbc Schools: Ks2 Bitesize: Science: Living Things: Teeth and Eating
An interactive teeth and eating exercise followed by some research information on teeth. A quick quiz to check for understanding follows the activity.
Other
The American Dental Hygienists' Association
A comprehensive site for careers in dental hygiene. Click on Career Information on the right hand side for careers, education, and licensing.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Caribbean Sea: Pirates: How Do I Keep Myself Clean?
Captain Kidd is trying to keep his pirate crew clean and healthy. Can you help him?
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Causes Cavities?
When a team of archeologists recently came across some 15,000-year-old human remains, they made an interesting discovery: the teeth of those ancient humans were riddled with holes. So what causes cavities, and how can we avoid them? [5:00]
Other
Teachingheart.net: A Teacher's Dental Health Page
These lesson plans teach students the importance of good dental hygiene and feature crafts, games, books ,and songs.
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Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)
Educaplus: Construye La Dentadura [In Spanish]
See if you can place the 32 dental pieces in the correct place.
Meadowbrook Press
Giggle Theater: "Mithing Tooth" Poetry Theater
In "Mithing Tooth", students will participate in a poem in two voices. Adapted from Kenn Nesbitt's The Aliens Have Landed at Our School!'s poem, students will dramatize a poem about a child who is missing a tooth and gets upsets when his...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Teeth
You need teeth to talk and eat properly. From baby teeth to permanent teeth, find out all about them in this movie and activity guide. [3:43]
Curated OER
Kids Health: My Body
For elementary school children, this page presents information about lungs, muscles, digestive system, teeth, skin, tongue, hair, heart, and more.
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Truth About Teeth
Use this site to learn all about your teeth. Complete with an individual tooth diagram and a diagram of a full set of teeth in the mouth.