Nov 4th 2013

1. SOHC Presentation
November 4, 2013

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May 1, 2013: Presentation from Fern Ingber –
National Oral Health Children’s Foundation
(NOHCF)
SOHC consensus/motion to pursue concept
of Canada’s Tooth Fairy Foundation
June 24, 2013: Conference call between
SOHC Leadership Team and NOHCF
(Fern/Jennifer Melton)

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January 2011 – December 2013: NOHCF
timeline to establish Oral Health Zone(s) in
Canada
2011-2012: Meetings with Health Canada,
various provinces, universities and other
stakeholders

4. 
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University of British Columbia and University
of Alberta have signed on; University of
Saskatchewan in process
Tight timeline to pursue Saskatchewan
becoming an Oral Health Zone

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SOHC Leadership Team discussed all
pros/cons of NOHCF application process.
Saskatchewan Dental Hygienists Association
(SDHA), as a non-profit organization,
volunteered to put their organization forward
as the main applicant.
SOHC joined application as a partner.

6. 
Canada’s Tooth Fairy Regional Affiliate
Agreement was submitted
July 19, 2013.

7. 
College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan
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College of Nursing – University of
Saskatchewan
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Prairie North Health Region
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Prince Albert Grand Council
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Prince Albert Parkland Health Region

8. 
Saskatchewan Dental Assistants Association
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Saskatchewan Dental Hygienists Association
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Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association
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Saskatoon Health Region
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Saskatchewan Prevention Institute

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NCOHF of Canada has submitted a three
year business plan to Health Canada.
NCOHF of Canada is actively seeking
corporate sponsors:
◦ Bank of Montreal
◦ Dental Industry Association of Canada
Year 1: Saskatchewan is first Oral
Health Zone
Year 2: Two other provinces (Alberta and
British Columbia)

10. • Executive Director/Oral
Health Zone Manager
salary & benefits
• Travel/Accommodation/
Meals
• Public Relations/
Advertising/
Design
• Office Equipment/IT
• Supplies
• Insurance
• Legal/Accounting
• Postage
• Rent & Utilities
• Meetings, Special Events

11.  Year
1, 2 & 3 – expansion
 Self-sustaining
by Year 3

12. 
Expand outreach education,
prevention, and treatment.
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Increase oral health literacy among
children and caregivers.
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Raise funds to support all ongoing
Oral Health Zone oral health
education, prevention and treatment
programs.

13. 
Underserved children and their caregivers
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Low income populations
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Children in Foster Care
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First Nation/Inuit/Métis Populations
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New Canadians

14. 
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Canada’s Tooth Fairy Regional Affiliate
Agreement approved August 8, 2013.
Resources received September 2013:
Baby Oral Health Program
Community Education DVD & Kit
Tooth Fairy 2 DVD
Tooth Puppet
Dental and Public Health Research

18. Canada’s Tooth Fairy Club
Join the Canada’s ToothFairy Kids Club and receive
educational activities, tips and personalized letters
from the ToothFairy! This FREE club was developed
to promote healthy smiles for all kids!
http://www.ncohf.org/our-programs/americastoothfairy-kids-club

19. Canada’s Tooth Fairy Club
‣ Monthly email letters to members. 2 versions
available – for both younger and older children.
‣ Activities, games and messages (eg. Nutrition,
hand hygiene, etc.).
‣ If no computer – organizations can help out.

20. Community Education Kit
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Magnetic tooth board
with magnet pieces
Large toothbrush for
toothbrushing
demonstration
Toothbrushing and
Handwashing songs

21. 
3 basic lessons and corresponding
worksheets
Preventing Germ Transmission
Toothfriendly Snacks / Nutrition
Toothbrushing / Flossing Demonstration

22. 
In order to receive the NCOHF Community
Education Kit, volunteers agree to:
Conduct a minimum of four community educational
activities annually
Submit report detailing the location and number of
participants for each activity via online link below
Provide photos and personal testimonials about
your experience
Provide testimonials from parents, caregivers and
educators when possible

24. Baby Oral Health Program Kits
Topics Include:
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Why do Baby Teeth Matter?
Cavity Progression
Feeding Practices
Oral Hygiene Practices
Fluoride Exposure
Oral Habits, such as Thumb-sucking or Pacifier Use
Injury Prevention
Family Dental History
Examinations

26.  Esther
Wilkins Education
Program
The Esther Wilkins Education Program provides
dental hygiene professionals and students with
engaging oral health lessons to use in their
community outreach activities. Esther Wilkins
Legacy League members are the driving force
and support ongoing children's oral health
promotion efforts of program volunteers.

29. Esther Wilkins Education Program
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Volunteer Dental Hygienists (and other oral
health professionals) can teach oral health
through the use of 2-sided magnetic boards.
 12 lessons
 Intra-oral
 Gum Disease/Braces/Piercing

30. 
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High School Students and University Students
are eligible.
Students promote and engage in oral health
activities aimed at preventing oral disease

33. 
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At risk youth receive smile transforming oral
health services, to prepare them for a healthy
and successful future.
Oral health professionals provide pro-bono
treatment services for a pre-screened,
motivated teen.
In return, the youth serves as mentor for
younger children in the community, and
pays it forward.

34. 
NCOHF funds one representative to attend.
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Conference held the second week in June.
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Saskatchewan Oral Health Zone can attend in
June 2014.

35. 
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Sealants (manufactured by Septodont)
BPA Free
High quality
Will send supplies now – sign up if interested!

36. 
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April 2014
Smile Drive:
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Increase awareness in community
Education
Motivate people to action
Fundraise and dontate: “Tools for Teeth” in local
community
Sponsors include Crest, Oral B, and Walmart