This report presents the results of the implementation in the State of Illinois of a methodology for analyzing the relationships between health education and health manpower supply, and the relationship between supply and service, specifically in the field of dentistry. The major findings show that: (1) in analysis of the geographic distribution,…

The results of this study indicate that with instruction and daily supervised brushing practice a difference may be obtained in students' oral hygiene status. (RC)

The article examines community dental health promotion for children in terms of factors impacting children's dental health (water fluoridation, dental health education, behavior change strategies, use of dental services, and dental phobias). Proposed is a large scale behavior change approach to public dental health which integrates applied…

The article describes a survey of 36 dental education programs to identify educators' reactive policies and procedures in their patient treatment centers to minimize dental contamination and cross-contamination. (Author/CT)

The approach described teaches food/snack choices as recommended by a Dental and Nutrition Education Position Paper developed by Public Health Dentists and Community Nutritionists in Ontario. A teaching technique (adaptable to other grades) for helping third grade students select and record balanced lunch menus is included. (MS)

Describes the public health movement in Canada and the effects it had on the health of public school age children. (JF)

Brief description of a series of investigations designed to determine the relative effectiveness of various motivators in effecting oral hygiene behavior in a group of junior high school. Presented at the annual meeting of the American School Health Association, San Diego, California, 1972. (JC)

This article may be useful to workers who need to help young children to accept dental care. (Editor)

An appliance developed as a splinting device for injured body extremities is discussed in its modified usage as a stabilizing support, molded to the child's body, for use during dental treatment. (Author/KW)

Emphasizes the need for competent dental health education developed through cooperation between the dental profession and educators. Presented at State Conference on School Dental Health Programs by the New York State Association of Supervising Dentists for Schools, January 27 and 28, 1970. (KH)

A theoretical model for understanding motivation of plaque control is presented. The belief in this model is that, if people can be convinced of their ability to control a health threat, they would be encouraged to take responsibility for their health. (CJ)

A new approach to elementary health education involves the use of a series of health-related games. The games address a variety of issues including nutrition, substance abuse, and dental health education. The story "Floss is the Boss" is used as an example. (JN)

A project was designed to provide evaluation materials for dental health education programs at the primary level. Reliable test instruments that assessed cognitive understanding of dental concepts by primary age children were designed. (JN)

Presents questions and answers about the fluoridation of water regarding the compounds added to drinking water in the fluoridation process, how raw water is tested for fluoride content, and how fluoride reacts with tooth enamel. (CS)