ADOLESCENTS & ORAL HEALTHTOOTH DECAY CAN STOPPED, REVERSED, AND PREVENTED!

Natali Batros, Christine Joseph, Monisha Kumar, Holly Booker

Our Target Group & Educator Adolescents

High School Students Years 11-12 (Ages 16-18)

Both Male and Female In Public School Educator - Teacher- Oral health professional

Contents MONISHA Our rationale Dental Caries Our products Main aspects of stress related behaviour

in adolescents Student diary Conclusion

Rationale MONISHA Remember to talk about research

methods such as Medline…etc..etc Why adolescents are at risk of dental

caries

Rationale MONISHA The aim of our project is to provide a

medium that can be used as tool for communicating that “tooth decay can be stopped, reversed and prevented” to adolescents.

Dental Caries MONISHA

(Dental Caries Circles, 2001)

Our Products Educators booklet

Accompanying CD

Pamphlets

Diary

Educators booklet Format – learning objectives, slide

references, notes to educator and reference to diary

Content How it will be used What is included?

Diet

Diet: acidity, saliva composition, plaque Nutrition: affects the absorption,

metabolism and excretion of nutrients Well-balanced diet: whole grains, fruits

and vegetables, dairy and protein Moderate frequency of food intake and

exposure to sugars

Health & Hygiene Habits

Brush at least twice a day and floss at least once

Use fluoridated toothpaste as fluorine has been known to: Reduced enamel from

being dissolved by acid because by strengthening it

reduces the ability of plaque to produce acid

encourages the tooth to repair itself (remineralization)

Exercise & Energy By being physical active, you can maintain a

healthy weight, a healthier body mass and composition.

Such results also assist in social development; build self confidence and social interactions (World Health Organisation, 2011).

Engage in at least 30 minutes of exercise daily

Caffeine Quick Fixes HOLLY

Sleeping Habits HOLLY 80-90% of the population grind their

teeth to varying degrees Can result in fractures, loose teeth, tooth

sensitivity, tension headaches Cause tooth decay by thinning the

enamel layer protecting the dentine, allowing demineralisation to occur more rapidly

Can be prevented through relaxation and visiting the dentist.

Sweet Dreams. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2011, from Women's Health Topics: http://womenshealthtopics.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/sweet-dreams/

Social Life HOLLY Studies show that alcoholics have three

times higher permanent tooth loss than the national average for corresponding ages.

Bacteria in the biofilm convert sugars to energy with acid as a waste.

Can take up to 20 mins for the pH to stabilise again after drinking.

Extras in Educators Booklet HOLLY How your school can help Instructions on our student diary –how to

use effectively

CD & Pamphlet HOLLY Purpose of CD Purpose of Pamphlet (Handout Pamphlets)

Student Diary NAT Features & Purpose

Student Diary NAT How can this be used by the educator,

and by chairside?

How our products work together NAT

Limitations NAT 1st hand research into target group

Time limitations

Funding

Conclusions NAT Behaviour affects well being and oral

health Education for our target group Formation of habits Students have a basis of understanding

of these behaviours and outcomes Education, increasing awareness, and

behaviour modification requires a collaborative approach

Conclusion NAT (MONISHA) Topics covered in relation to adolescents

and stress related behaviour were sleeping habits, diet, exercise and energy, caffeine quick fixes, and social life.

The aim of our project is to provide a medium that can be used as tool for communicating that “tooth decay can be stopped, reversed and prevented” to adolescents.

References Dental Caries Circles. (2001, November 4). Retrieved March 24,

2011, from FAMILY GENTLE DENTAL CARE: http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/caries_circles.htm

Image References Oral & Dental Health, 06/12/2006, retrieve March 20, 2011

from Colgate world of care Basicshttp://www.colgate.com.au/app/Colgate/AU/OC/Information/OralHealthBasics/GoodOralHygiene/BrushingandFlossing/HowtoBrush.cvsp

Oral & Dental Health, 06/12/2006, retrieve March 20, 2011 from Colgate world of care http://www.colgate.com.au/app/Colgate/AU/OC/Information/OralHealthBasics/GoodOralHygiene/BrushingandFlossing/HowtoFloss.cvsp

Basis of a healthy diet-What to eat, 2006, retrieved March 27 2011, from Motley healthhttp://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/basics-of-a-healthy-diet-what-to-eat

The Patient’s Guide to Heart Valve Surgery, 10/8/2009, retreived March 23 from Heart Valve Interactive Corp, http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2009/08/10/did-you-exercise-before-heart-valve-surgery-asks-leticia/

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