4319.0: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - Board 4

Abstract #28651

Healthy teeth, healthy smiles: A program for daycare children on dental hygiene

Andrea M Neisius and Justin A Odulana, PhD, MPH. Dept. of Health Education and Health Promotion, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 200 Mitchell Hall, La Crosse, WI 54601, WI 54601

A review of the literature suggested that there is a need for oral hygiene education among daycare children. This poster presentation will provide ideas for teachers, daycare providers, and parents on how to develop and implement low-cost oral hygiene education for children. Handouts and resources will also be provided.

Learning Objectives: Attendies will be able to learn the essence of innovative program development, program implementation, and program evaluation for daycare children on oral hygiene.

Keywords: Oral Health,

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
Disclosure not received
Relationship: Not Received.

The 129th Annual Meeting of APHA