TitleAlicia Nakano, RDH

Jenna Schnyders, RDH

Sierra Santiago, RDHTammy Questi, RDH

Unit of Instruction Selected

Course: Safety health and nutrition

Unit Topic: Importance of Oral Health for Children in Childcare

Target Group

• Early Childhood Education students at Pierce College

Target PopulationEarly Childhood Education

students

Site Selected

Site Selected: Pierce College

Contact Person: ……

Goals1. Educate early childhood education students on

oral hygiene and the importance of prevention techniques

2. Identify healthy snacks, brushing techniques, etc.

3. Offer basic knowledge on oral health and teach students how to recognize oral health concerns

4. How to offer an oral health friendly child care

Rationale

• It is much more efficient, cost effective, and healthy to prevent oral health problems than to treat them. We believe the best time for learning about how to prevent oral disease is during childhood. Early learning environments provide a unique opportunity to promote prevention and support for children’s oral health and overall health.

Initial Unit Plan Outline Format

- See Unit Plan Handout

Questions?