Children’s Oral Health Materials for Parents:

General Information:

• Interestingly, we found that Colgate had many great resources for helping parents be successful in facilitating dental health for their children. The website included articles for parents to read regarding signs of cavities and strategies to use to get their children to brush their teeth. Additionally, Colgate provides videos and games for parents to share with their children in an effort to make dental health a fun process.
• This site has many strengths but one that stands out the most to us is its familiarity. Most people recognize the Colgate brand name and that could be comforting to parents when they are collecting information on the web regarding dental health. We would likely share this helpful website in a newsletter home and ask that parents take a few minute to review the site themselves and then share it with their students.

NHES Standard: 

PHW1.2.1: Identify the proper steps for daily brushing and flossing teeth. (HBO 1 & 2)

• HBO 1: Brush and floss teeth daily
• HBO 2: Practice appropriate hygiene habits.