A curriculum model for grades K-5 presently in use in the state of Florida is described. Criteria for the program, modular format, content, adaptability, evaluation, and cost are examined. (MJB)

The authors present two instruments suitable for use in elementary schools for measuring knowledge gained in areas of oral health education. (MJB)

This paper reports the effects of university dental health instruction upon the subsequent instructional behavior of student teachers. (RC)

Dental services for mentally retarded persons in the community provided by Tufts Dental Facilities in Massachusetts are described. Principles of developing a community program including establishing a data base, interacting with the generic system, and developing a strategy for service delivery are explained. (DB)

Sports-related dental injuries are common but first aid is usually performed by non-dental personnel. This article describes basic procedures to be followed in order to diagnose the type and severity of the injury and to determine whether emergency treatment is required. Prevention of dental injuries is addressed. (Author/MT)

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is described. A review of research related to symptoms, incidence, correlates, and causes of TMJ dysfunction in children is presented. (Author/MT)

This report presents the analytical results of a survey of U.S. and Canadian dental schools conducted during 1997 by the American Association of Dental Schools. It documents how women's health and oral health issues are addressed in the curriculum. It also presents an annotated bibliography of research involving oral and craniofacial health and…

Reviewed briefly are dental examinations and treatments, especially as they pertain to the dental health of exceptional children. (CB)

Prevention is the pnly hope for controlling dental diseases. The school setting provides great potential for securing dental health practices which will result in better dental health for the children of today, and the adults of tomorrow. Presented at Joint Session of American School Health Association and American Public Health Association,…

Students using the dental services had a higher regard for dental care than those who did not participate in the program. (Author)

Charles Bentley was a dental practitioner, organizer, educator, intellectual, author, researcher, speaker and musician. His contributions to dental health care were universally applicable, but they were grudgingly accepted by mainstream dentistry in the United States. He was criticized by many fellow Blacks and envied by many White colleagues.…

Notes that children with special needs often require specific considerations with regard to dental care. Discusses some of the physical disabilities and how they interfere with dental hygiene, and how child caregivers can modify daily routines and assist disabled children with areas of hygiene the children may find difficult. (HTH)

This paper describes a dentist-implemented intervention in which brief escape from dental treatment (contingent on brief periods of cooperative behavior) was provided to manage disruptive child behavior during restorative dental treatment with four children, aged three to seven years. The procedure required no more time than traditional management…

Offers a practical guide for promoting daily toothbrushing in young children. Discusses the importance of proper dental care, explains the causes of tooth decay, describes proper dental care for infants and young children, recommends materials and teaching methods, and discusses visits to the dentist and the benefits of fluoride for dental health.…