Maintaining good oral health is part of a child’s healthy growth and development. Teaching students about routine oral hygiene (brushing and flossing), healthy eating and the importance of professional dental care will help children develop good oral health behaviours at a young age.
Remember: 2 for 2 is what you do! Brush 2 times a day for 2 minutes to keep your teeth healthy.
The following resources can be used by teachers in the classroom or to support school initiatives. For questions, call our Dental Line at 1-800-265-7293 ext. 2661 to speak with a dental health professional.
Recommended websites
Canadian Dental Hygienist Association
Information to help children learn about good oral health.
Information on many topics such as healthy snacking and nutrition.
Oral Health Education Guide – Halton Region
Search “oral health education guide” at halton.ca for resources, fact sheets and games that support several curriculum subjects. Grades 1-8.
Oral health resources
Our team has interactive kits developed for schools. These kits are currently under review and will be available to borrow from Public Health at a later date.
We also have a Monthly Brushing Chart (PDF, 1 page, 100 KB) that you can download and print for your students to encourage them to brush twice a day.
Community programs
Our oral health team provides a variety of dental programs in the community:
- School dental screenings
- Preventive dental clinics
- Public Health dental screenings
For more information about our dental programs visit our Dental Health web pageor call our Dental Line at 1-800-265-7293 ext. 2661.