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National Oral Health Children’s Foundation:
Canada’s Tooth Fairy
SOHC PresentationNovember 4, 2013
May 1, 2013: Presentation from Fern Ingber – National Oral Health Children’s Foundation (NOHCF)
SOHC consensus/motion to pursue concept of Canada’s Tooth Fairy Foundation
June 24, 2013: Conference call between SOHC Leadership Team and NOHCF (Fern/Jennifer Melton)
Background
January 2011 – December 2013: NOHCF timeline to establish Oral Health Zone(s) in Canada
2011-2012: Meetings with Health Canada, various provinces, universities and other stakeholders
Timelines:
University of British Columbia and University of Alberta have signed on; University of Saskatchewan in process
Tight timeline to pursue Saskatchewan becoming an Oral Health Zone
Timelines (continued)
SOHC Leadership Team discussed all pros/cons of NOHCF application process.
Saskatchewan Dental Hygienists Association (SDHA), as a non-profit organization, volunteered to put their organization forward as the main applicant.
SOHC joined application as a partner.
Canada’s Tooth Fairy Regional Affiliate Agreement was submitted
July 19, 2013.
College of Dental Surgeons of
Saskatchewan
College of Nursing – University of
Saskatchewan
Prairie North Health Region
Prince Albert Grand Council
Prince Albert Parkland Health Region
Letters of Support for Application were received from:
Saskatchewan Dental Assistants Association
Saskatchewan Dental Hygienists Association
Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association
Saskatoon Health Region
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute
Thank you!
NCOHF of Canada has submitted a three year business plan to Health Canada.
NCOHF of Canada is actively seeking corporate sponsors:◦Bank of Montreal◦Dental Industry Association of Canada
Year 1: Saskatchewan is first Oral Health Zone Year 2: Two other provinces (Alberta and British Columbia)
October 2013
Funding to cover:
• Executive Director/Oral Health Zone Manager
salary & benefits
• Travel/Accommodation/ Meals
• Public Relations/ Advertising/ Design
• Office Equipment/IT
• Supplies • Insurance
• Legal/Accounting • Postage
• Rent & Utilities • Meetings, Special Events
Year 1, 2 & 3 – expansion
Self-sustaining by Year 3
Expand outreach education, prevention, and treatment.
Increase oral health literacy among children and caregivers.
Raise funds to support all ongoing Oral Health Zone oral health education, prevention and treatment programs.
Goals
Underserved children and their caregivers
Low income populations
Children in Foster Care
First Nation/Inuit/Métis Populations
New Canadians
Target Populations:
Canada’s Tooth Fairy Regional Affiliate Agreement approved August 8, 2013.
Resources received September 2013:
Baby Oral Health ProgramCommunity Education DVD & KitTooth Fairy 2 DVDTooth PuppetDental and Public Health Research
What does this mean for you?
www.canadastoothfairy.org
Canada’s Tooth Fairy Club
Join the Canada’s ToothFairy Kids Club and receive educational activities, tips and personalized letters from the ToothFairy! This FREE club was developed to promote healthy smiles for all kids!
http://www.ncohf.org/our-programs/americas-toothfairy-kids-club
Canada’s Tooth Fairy Club
‣ Monthly email letters to members. 2 versions available – for both younger and older children.
‣ Activities, games and messages (eg. Nutrition, hand hygiene, etc.).
‣ If no computer – organizations can help out.
Magnetic tooth board with magnet pieces
Large toothbrush for toothbrushing demonstration
Toothbrushing and Handwashing songs
Community Education Kit
3 basic lessons and corresponding worksheets
Preventing Germ Transmission
Toothfriendly Snacks / Nutrition
Toothbrushing / Flossing Demonstration
Community Education Kit (cont.)
In order to receive the NCOHF Community Education Kit, volunteers agree to:
Conduct a minimum of four community educational
activities annually
Submit report detailing the location and number of
participants for each activity via online link below
Provide photos and personal testimonials about your
experience
Provide testimonials from parents, caregivers and
educators when possible
Community Education Kit (cont.)
Baby Oral Health Program Kits
Topics Include:• Why do Baby Teeth Matter?• Cavity Progression• Feeding Practices• Oral Hygiene Practices• Fluoride Exposure• Oral Habits, such as Thumb-sucking or Pacifier Use• Injury Prevention• Family Dental History• Examinations
Esther Wilkins Education Program
The Esther Wilkins Education Program provides dental hygiene professionals and students with engaging oral health lessons to use in their community outreach activities. Esther Wilkins Legacy League members are the driving force and support ongoing children's oral health promotion efforts of program volunteers.
Volunteer Dental Hygienists (and other oral health professionals) can teach oral health through the use of 2-sided magnetic boards.
12 lessons Intra-oral Gum Disease/Braces/Piercing
Esther Wilkins Education Program
High School Students and University Students are eligible.
Students promote and engage in oral health activities aimed at preventing oral disease
Students United: My Smile Matters
At risk youth receive smile transforming oral health services, to prepare them for a healthy and successful future.
Oral health professionals provide pro-bono treatment services for a pre-screened, motivated teen.
In return, the youth serves as mentor for younger children in the community, and
pays it forward.
Tomorrow’s Smiles
NCOHF funds one representative to attend.
Conference held the second week in June.
Saskatchewan Oral Health Zone can attend in June 2014.
Annual National Oral Health Conference
Sealants (manufactured by Septodont) BPA Free High quality Will send supplies now – sign up if
interested!
Free Supplies:
April 2014 Smile Drive:
◦ Increase awareness in community◦ Education◦ Motivate people to action◦ Fundraise and dontate: “Tools for Teeth” in
local community Sponsors include Crest, Oral B, and Walmart
National Oral Health Month