Table 1 Elements of the Oral Health Education Sessions
Section | Description | Objective |
|---|---|---|
Presentation topics | Oral Health Statistics Oral Health conditions Oral Health Care Social Determinants of Health Affecting Oral Health The relationship between oral health and chronic conditions The role of Community Health Workers in Oral Health What your dentist expects from a patient Resources and tools for oral health in your community Being an advocate for oral health | Present information in an accessible way about key topics in oral health |
Figure drawing exercise | Prompt for drawing: How do you feel about your own oral cavity? If your oral health is good then: What do you notice about how other members of your family feel about their oral health? | Allow participants to express their feelings about their oral health and how it affects them |
Gallery | Exercise eliciting participant opinions about key social and other determinants of oral health | Identify key barriers and facilitators of good oral health from a community perspective |
Fish Tank | Exercise about how to effectively clean your mouth. Participants take turns cleaning their own teeth and getting advice | Provide hands-on training for good oral health practices |