Abilene Drake
Fall 2024
Background
The mission of Campus Health’s Dental Education Program is to introduce preventative dental care to Indiana University-Indianapolis’s daycare children through a youth outreach initiative, to teach them the importance of proper oral hygiene care, through proper food choices, effective brushing and flossing techniques, and an overall positive experience in relation to dental care.
S- Places emphasis on early interventions and prevention of dental disease.
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W- May be less effective if parents do not comply and only a limited age group of children will be reached.
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O- Program could reach other professionals in the community such as pediatricians, physicians, other grade levels and even other community programs to make an impact on oral health.
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T- Program may be less interesting to parents than other programs children are already involved in such as sports, dance, musical programs, etc.