SUGGESTIONS FOR LESSON PLAN

I. CLASS STUDY OF THE CHART. "Why do
Teeth Ache?” By using a pointer and ex-
plaining the elements brought out in each
illustration —the children can be given a
complete unit from the chart. Encourage each
pupil to come up after the lesson to study the
chart at close range. Emphasize particularly
the proper technique for tooth brushing and
gum massage.

2. CLASS DRILL ON GUM MASSAGE. Dem-
onstrate with forefingers outside the mouth
the rotating motion so helpful in stimulating
circulation in the gums. See page 3 for method
of conducting daily class room gum massage
drill. Do it to count or to music.

3. DAILY CHECK-UP ON CLASS HYGIENE
RECORD. Appoint a monitor for each row to
make the inspection and mark on the Record
the number of points earned. This inspection

 

Material for several lessons in dental health appears on the chart.

Here the teacher is pointing to the section showing why gum massage
is an important aid to the brushing of the teeth. Then the children can
study the chart individually in preparation for the Dental Health Quiz
and the check-up for the 8-point Hygiene Record. ~

should be made early in the morning each
day and followed by the gum massage drill.

4. DENTAL QUIZ. After the chart has been
studied for a month and all the pupils have
had an opportunity to look at it thoroughly,
the Dental Quiz on page 5 should be given.

5. DENTAL CERTIFICATE AWARD. The
pupils having fine records in dental care will
be entitled to Dental Certificates. These
awards may be made at the end of the term,
or after several weeks of keeping the Hygiene
Record. You can best decide when your pupils
are ready for the award and have acquired
good dental care habits.

6. SCHOOL-WIDE CONTEST. The whole
school or several grades can take part in
the Dental Contest by following the plan ex-
plained on page 4.

 

To help pupils understand the proper method of massage, the teacher

conducts the gum massage drill, (showing the children with fingers outside
the mouth how a rotating motion stimulates circulation in the gums). Then
the same method is practised at home with brush or fingers inside the

mouth.