Access these sites through your computer’s Internet connection. Open the underlined address (URL). Information can be printed or downloaded to your computer. Be sure to follow links to other sites and find your way back with the "Back" button. All of the sites listed were active as of January 5, 2005.

The evaluation is by the AVA Center staff according to the amount of information given and its potential use in the classroom. This list is available to all teachers via email. Let us know if you are not receiving lists by email.

NOTE: Some of the sites are sponsored by companies making dental care products. The children’s sections, though, are relatively free of commercial info.

Note: Most sites for dental health are for primary level students.

        WEBSITES        LESSON PLANS & CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES    WEBQUESTS

NO CAVITIES CLUBHOUSE
http://kids-world.colgatepalmolive.com/
Fun games for kids 4-6 and 7-9. Games and activities: Ages 4-6 - Coloring Page, Attack of the Plaque Monsters, Smart Snack Orchard, Lost Tooth Corner, Guess What?, Tell the Tooth, Toothman, Toothpaste Tower, and Dental Office Tree House. Ages 7-9 – Foam Works Squirt, Animal Antics, Paint with Picasso, Fishy Friends, Taj Mahal Puzzle, Trip Down the Amazon, It’s a Jungle Out There, and Rabbit’s Band. Activities: Toothbrush Patch, Tooth Fairy Email, Brush Chart, Brush with the Animals, Super Dentist, Rhyme Find, Letter Fun and Cool Moves. Excellent

MAKE YOUR OWN TOOTHPASTE AND TOOTH POWDER
http://mizar5.com/toothpst.htm
An article from "The OraMedia Newsletter for Dental Self-Sufficiency" on using common ingredients such as baking soda, glycerin, and flavoring to make your own tooth powder and toothpaste. A good project for class. Excellent

A TEACHER’S DENTAL HEALTH PAGE
http://www.teachingheart.net/teeth.html
A teacher’s ideas on teaching dental health. This site has been completely re-done with lots of activities and classroom ideas, bulletin board ideas, songs and poems, craft links, and recommended books. Excellent

TEETH: ONLINE WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/nbarkhou/health/wordsearch/grade1searchteeth.html
An online word search puzzle for primary grades with words associated with teeth such as: canines, molars, etc. Excellent

TOOTH TALLY PROJECT 2005             NEW!
http://wilburnes.wcpss.net/toothtally/tooth05.html
"Are your first graders wiggling and jiggling their teeth? If so, get ready to use those teeth as a springboard to learning!  Welcome to the seventh year of the Tooth Tally Project!  Through participation in the Tooth Tally Project, first graders will practice counting skills, collect data, learn to make and interpret graphs, develop map skills, and communicate through email. It's a wonderful opportunity for children to realize that in spite of many differences children all around the world have many similarities, too." An Internet project in which teachers can sign up their classes to participate. Includes instructions and lesson ideas. Excellent

THE WISDOM TOOTH
http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/wisdomtooth/
What is a Dental Hygienist? Brushing Tips, Flossing Tips, Tips for Parents, FAQs, links. Three new sections: Wisdom Teeth, Oral Health Concerns and Facts and Trivia About Toothpaste. Excellent

ADA ANIMATIONS, GAMES & PUZZLES
http://www.ada.org/public/games/games.asp
Fun animations, games and puzzles for students K-2. Click on Animations for instructional animations, click on Games & Puzzles for several puzzles and click on Interactive Story "Visit the Dentist with Marty". Note: The ADA Kid’s Corner appears to have been dropped. Very Good

THE ADVENTURES OF MR. REACH
http://www.mrreach.com/
Sections include: You and Your Family (Teaching Brushing and Flossing, Tooth Timeline, Toothsome Terms, etc.) Kids (Games, Messages, Coloring Page) and Mr. Reach’s Toolbox (online product info). Very Good
Note: This page was unavailable when we checked. It may be available shortly.

BRACES INFO
http://www.bracesinfo.com/
A great deal of information on braces. There is a FAQs section and Fun Section with:Fun Facts, Fun Dental Quiz, Free Dental Reminders, Famous People Who Wore Braces, Orthodontic Joke Archive and more. Very Good

DENTAL ACTIVITY PAGE – TENNESSEE DEPT. OF HEALTH
http://www2.state.tn.us/health/kids/activity.htm
Fun dental activities for kids: puzzles, word searches, crossword and more. Very Good

DENTAL CARE – 42EXPLORE             NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/dentl.htm
Basic information and classroom activities on dental care. Very Good

DENTAL HEALTH LINKS                 NEW!
http://www.sabine.k12.la.us/zes/teeth/default.htm
A page of links to dental health sites. Very Good

DENTAL HEALTH LINKS                 NEW!
http://www.vickiblackwell.com/dental.html
A page of links for students on dental health. Very Good

DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
http://www.dupagehealth.org/health_ed/dental_month.html
An extensive list of activities for children on dental health and care. Very Good

DENTAL ZONE HEALTH QUIZ
http://www.saveyoursmile.com/quiz/dzonlinequiz.html
An online quiz on dental health. For upper elementary and junior high as a review. Very Good

HEALTHY TEETH – ORAL EDUCATION DATABASE
http://www.healthyteeth.org/
Sections: Teeth and Gums, Prevention, Cavities, Braces, Experiments & Activities and Teacher (small). Very Good

PEARLY WHITES LINKS PAGE                 NEW!
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/dentalhealth.htm
A long list of links to dental health sites. Very Good

THE SMILESTONES
http://www.thesmilestones.com/
Visit Smilestone Island and learn about teeth and dental health. Print out pictures for coloring and download a comic strip. Very Good

SNACK FACTS
http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/wisdomtooth/snack.htm
Fact sheet about how foods affect the health of the mouth. Includes three lists: Nutritionally and Dentally Acceptable, Nutritionally Acceptable but Poor for Teeth, and Nutritionally and Dentally Least Acceptable. Very Good

THE TRUTH ABOUT TEETH
http://kidshealth.org/kid/body/teeth_noSW.html
A site for elementary students on teeth and keeping them healthy. Very Good

WEB DENTAL OFFICE
http://users.forthnet.gr/ath/abyss/index.htm
Information and graphics. Sections: The Mouth, Oral Hygiene Tips, Dental Advice for Children, Dental Problems, The Dentist, and Links. There is also a Games section with 10 dental related games. Very Good

ADA PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
http://www.ada.org/public/media/videos/psa/index.asp
Brief animations featuring Dudley the Dinosaur and his friends among others for brief public service announcements. Good

CARING FOR YOUR TEETH
http://www.the-health-pages.com/children/teeth/
Simple information for kids on caring for your teeth. Sections: Caring for Your Teeth, Tooth Decay, Brushing Your Teeth and Preventing Cavities. Good for primary level reports. Good

CDA FACT SHEET ON SMOKELESS TOBACCO – EFFECTS ON THE MOUTH
http://www.cda.org/public/cch5fs.html
A one-page fact sheet on the dangers of smokeless tobacco such as gum recession and cancer. Good

CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY – MAKING DENTISTRY FUN FOR KIDS
http://www.dentalreview.com/kids/index.htm
A basic site for young children. Includes: Stinky Tooth’s Reminder to Brush Your Teeth, Ode to Bacteria, the Stinky Tooth Quiz and Learn About Your Teeth. Good

DELTA DENTAL KIDS CLUB                 NEW!
http://www.deltadentalnj.com/kids_club/kids_club2.shtml
A kids page with Dental Trivia, a Plaque Attack Game, Cartoons and a Coloring Book. Good

DENTAL FRIENDS GAMES
http://www.dentalfriends.net/fun/games/dfgames.htm
Three fun dental games: Dental Concentration, Seek-a-Dental-Word, and Dental Friends’ Sliding Puzzle. There is also a non-dental checkers game. Good

DENTAL HEALTH COLORING PAGES             NEW!
http://www.coloring.ws/dental.htm
Coloring pages to print out. Good

DENTAL WORDS CROSSWORD PUZZLE
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/smiles/crossword.html
A printable crossword puzzle with dental words. Good

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BRACES                 NEW!
http://www.orthodontics.org/faqbrace.htm
A single page with information about braces. Good

JUST FOR KIDS – DENTAL GAMES
http://www.massdental.org/kids/games.cfm
Fun games for kids. Dental Match Game, Test Your Knowledge, Germ Invaders and Hall of Fame. Good

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
http://www.ada.org/prof/events/featured/ncdhm.asp
Information on the history of National Children’s Dental Health Month. Includes Coloring and Activity sheets to printout. Good

SMILE KIDS – DELTA DENTAL
http://smilekids.deltadentalca.org/index.html
A fun, informative site for kids on dental health. Sections: Stories, Glossary, Puzzles, and more. Very Good

SNACK SMART FOR HEALTHY TEETH
http://www.nidr.nih.gov/health/pubs/snaksmrt/main.htm
A site for children on choosing snacks that are good for your teeth. Good

TEETH SCAVENGER HUNT                 NEW!
http://www.usiouxfalls.edu/~heotten/scavenger%20hunt.htm
A five-site Internet scavenger hunt for primary students. Good

TOOTH FAIRY
http://www.toothfairy.org/
Dental links, Tooth Fairy FAQs, Baby Teeth Info, Hygiene Tips and more. Good

TOOTH TALE DAY WORD SEARCH                     NEW!
http://www.dupagehealth.org/health_ed/wordsearch.html
A word search for upper elementary/junior high students about dental health. Good

ZOOTHLAND
http://www.zoothland.com/
Join Amos the Alligator and his friends as they learn about having and keeping healthy teeth. For primary students. Good

CHILDFUN DENTAL CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES                     NEW!
http://www.childfun.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=136
Various classroom activities for children on dental health. Excellent

DENTAL HEALTH UNIT                 NEW!
http://www.kinderhive.net/teeth.html
A unit for elementary students on dental health including songs, poems, games and more. Excellent

LET’S TALK TEETH – UNIT PLAN
http://atozteacherstuff.com/lessons/LetsTalkTeeth.shtml
A unit plan for primary and intermediate students. Includes: Make a Tooth Model, Make a Book, The Tooth Fairy Came Last Night (Poem), My Teeth Chant, Play a Game and Teeth Graph. Excellent

ORAL-B TEACHING TOOLS LESSON PLANS
http://www.oralb.com/learningcenter/teaching/
Five lesson plans on healthy teeth and dental care. An additional section has Handouts. Excellent

SINK YOUR TEETH INTO THESE DENTAL HEALTH MONTH LESSON PLANS             NEW!
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson332.shtml
A group of lesson plans on dental health. Excellent

TOOTH BE TOLD: EXPLORING THE IMPORTANCE OF TEETH – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030805tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on teeth. "In this lesson, students will consider the images and feelings associated with teeth. They also create posters about the importance of teeth in a variety of animals." Excellent

BRACE YOURSELF! LEARNING ABOUT ORTHODONTIC DEVICES – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20001205tuesday.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 and 9-12 in which students create models showing how braces and other orthodontic devices can be used to correct various dental problems. Very Good

BRIGHT SMILES TEETH UNIT                 NEW!
http://www.thesolutionsite.com/lpnew/lesson/10303/overview.html
A unit for grade 3 on teeth and dental care. Includes an overview and five lesson plans. Very Good

BRUSHING AND FLOSSING TO A HEALTHY SMILE – LESSON PLAN
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Body_Systems_and_Senses/BSS0015.html
A lesson plan for grade 3 on tooth brushing. "In teaching that germs on and in the body need to be gotten rid of, this lesson teaches that the germ plaque that is on teeth can be removed with brushing and flossing." Very Good

CRAFTS AND CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/miscellaneous/dental_health_month.htm
Crafts and activities for primary students. Includes coloring pages, paper craft, lost tooth pillow, a song and more. Very Good
                                                               

FUN WITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION – LESSON PLAN
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Body_Systems_and_Senses/BSS0011.html
A lesson plan for grades 1-3 on dental health. "The purpose of the two-part lesson is to teach early elementary students about the health benefits of good dental hygiene and eating healthful snacks. There are four learner objectives. Each student will: 1. Correctly identify basic parts of the tooth using illustrations; 2. Correctly define four common symptoms of periodontal disease (halitosis, caries, bleeding, and gingivitis) due to poor dental hygiene; 3. Practice proper brushing and flossing techniques using classroom models; and 4. Correctly identify healthful snack foods that promote dental health from a list of food choices." Very Good

HEAD START DENTAL HEALTH CURRICULUM
http://www.bmcc.org/Headstart/Dental/
A dental health curriculum for pre-school or primary students. Very Good

LET’S TAKE CARE OF OUR TEETH – LESSON PLAN                 NEW!
http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonplans/unit_teeth_lesson3.htm
A lesson plan for grades 1-2 on taking care of your teeth. Very Good

STAY AWAY TOOTH DECAY – LESSON PLAN
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Body_Systems_and_Senses/BSS0205.html
A lesson plan for grades 2-3 on dental health. "Students will learn about the importance of keeping their teeth clean by partaking in this fun, hands-on experiment. This activity could be used as a health lesson on hygiene or as part of a science unit on the human body." Very Good

TEETH THEME UNIT
http://www.abcteach.com/teeth/teethtoc.htm
Ideas for learning about teeth. Sections: Report Planner, Report Form, Shape Book, Shape Book/Lines, Tooth Fact Web Organizer, Teeth KWL, Dental Health Make Ad, "When I Get Up" Song, Poem Form, Toothy Tongue Twisters, Toothy Similes, Tooth Flash Cards, Word Search, Word Unscramble, Toothy Smiles, and Brush Your Teeth. For elementary children. Very Good

WHAT CAUSES TOOTH DECAY – LESSON PLAN
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Body_Systems_and_Senses/BSS0007.html
A lesson plan for grades 2-6 on dental health. "Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases today. To help students understand the causes and implications of tooth decay, this activity uses vinegar and egg shells in a simulation of teeth decomposition." Very Good

DENTAL HEALTH WEB TOUR – LESSON PLAN                 NEW!
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/PECIDentalHealthWebTourLesson34.htm
A lesson plan for grades 3-4 in which students explore a website on dental health. Good

HEALTHY FOODS FOR YOUR TEETH – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/717.html
A classroom activity for elementary grades in which groups of students determine what foods are "good" and "bad" for teeth and then use baskets to sort a selection of foods into dental healthy and unhealthy. Good

MRS. ELLIOTT’S SECOND GRADE TOOTH UNIT
http://www.myschoolonline.com/page/0,1871,24742-145616-27-2540,00.html
Classroom activities about teeth. Good

STAY AWAY TOOTH DECAY – LESSON PLAN                 NEW!
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/pages/446.shtml
A lesson plan for grades K-2 on brushing away tooth decay. Good

THE PERPLEXING PRESCHOOL PLAQUE PROBLEM – WEBQUEST
http://www.atlantic.k12.ia.us/wq/dbrix/index.htm
A webquest for second grade in which students must research dental care so that they can teach the preschoolers all about their teeth. Contains several multimedia activities. Excellent

SAVING TAMI’S CASTLES – A WEBQUEST ABOUT DENTAL HEALTH
http://www.cesa8.k12.wi.us/teares/it/webquests/Teeth/index.html
A webquest on dental health for grades 3-4. "Tami the Toothfairy is in need of your help. She has asked you to assist her in promoting proper dental health care. In helping Tami with her problem you will have to do the following three requests: 1. Research the various dental health tips below 2. Complete the Dental Research Log 3. Create a toothpaste name, flavor and tube design which will spread worldwide." Excellent

SAVE SYDNEY’S SMILE – WEBQUEST
http://www.hobart.k12.in.us/webquests/groffquest/dental.html
A webquest for first grade in which student teams research how to take proper care of teeth so they can teach Sydney. Very Good

TOMMY’S TERRIBLE TEETH – WEBQUEST             NEW!
http://studenthome.nku.edu/~webquest/Meiners/Tommy%20Terrible%20Teeth%20Webquest.htm
A webquest for primary students on dental health. "For this project you will be working in groups of 3.  Each person in the group will choose one role, either Dentist, Dental Hygienist, or Nutritionist.  Once you have chosen your role, you will find information that Tommy can use to keep his teeth Healthy.  As a group you will use the information you have found to make an instruction booklet for Tommy to keep with him at all times.  Choose your role, and then click on the pictures to find information." Very Good

THE TOOTH…THE WHOLE TOOTH… AND NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH – WEBQUEST
http://education.olivet.edu/undergraduate/webquests/lcunnington/lesson-template1.htm
A webquest for first grade students on dental care and the anatomy of their teeth. Very Good

TOOTHY THE TOOTH FAIRY GOES TO TOOTHVILLE – WEBQUEST             NEW!
http://www.ccsdschools.com/instructionaltechnology/webpages/WebQuests/sissyfall03/sheriewq/teacher.html
A webquest for first grade students on teeth. "Come fly with Toothy the Tooth Fairy as she guides you and your partner through the land of teeth discovery!
You and your partner will follow Toothy to an exciting web site where you will experience and discover the correct way to brush your teeth.
Toothy will watch over you and your partner as you listen to stories about teeth, visit dental websites, and interact with dental games on the internet.  You will discover the importance of dental care and diet to keep your teeth healthy." Excellent

ARTHUR’S TOOTH – WEBQUEST
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/grant/teeth/t-index.htm
In the story Arthur’s Tooth by Marc Brown, Arthur worries about his teeth. In this first grade webquest, students make posters to educate Arthur about his teeth. Note: The video of this story is available from the AVA Center. Order VT505107 Good

BRUSH! BRUSH! BRUSH! – WEBQUEST                 NEW!
http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/library/crc/webquest/brush.html
A webquest for grades 1-2 on caring for your teeth. "Have you ever lost a tooth? Did the tooth fairy come? Have you ever had a cavity? Did you ever wonder what might cause us to get cavities? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions, your in luck because today you are going to be the Toothbrush Detective. Your mission is to write a letter to the Tooth Fairy, research what foods cause cavities and how to keep a healthy smile, and finally to observe 2 experiments on the power of fluoride and what foods contain sugars. When you have completed your mission, report back to the class." Good

BRUSH UP ON YOUR TEETH – WEBQUEST                 NEW!
http://www.teachnet.ie/stpats2004/brushupteeth/
A webquest for grades 3-4 on dental care. "The main aim of this webquest is to give children a further knowledge of their teeth, how to keep them healthy and how to prevent tooth decay. The tasks set out for the children involve searching the web for particular information and the use of Microsoft Word, Textease and Microsoft Publisher. As a reward, when the tasks are completed, the children get to participate in games associated with the information they have learned and gathered. This webquest will last for three lessons each 45 minutes long. The children will complete the tasks in groups of three. Each group will present their findings to the rest of the class at the end of each lesson." Good

TAKING CARE OF YOUR TEETH – WEBQUEST                 NEW!
http://www.muhlsd.berksiu.k12.pa.us/studweb/elementary/Lessons/Teeth/Jacoby.htm
A webquest for primary students on taking care of your teeth. "You will teach him the parts of the tooth, types of toothbrushes, proper brushing techniques, how to eat healthy to take care of his teeth, and about dental visits." Note: We found a couple of broken links on this site. Good

TEETH, DENTISTS AND TOOTH FAIRIES – WEBQUEST             NEW!
http://www.coe.unt.edu/TeacherTools/webquests/dentists/Teeth,%20Dentists,%20and%20Toothfairies.htm
A webquest for primary students on tooth care. Good

A TOOTH ADVENTURE – WEBQUEST
http://www.manteno.k12.il.us/webquest/elementary/Science/AToothAdventure/dental%20health.htm
A webquest for 1^st grade students on dental health. "Your job is to collect tooth facts on your fact sheet.  You will work with a partner.  You must show your tooth fact sheet to your teacher before you receive your Sparkling Smile Certificate." Good

DISCLAIMER: WE ARE UNABLE TO TEST EVERY LINK WITHIN EVERY SITE.

Prepared by the Cumberland County AVA Center staff. Please call #856-451-0817 or email: cumbavac@snip.net with questions or suggestions for future website lists. The list is also posted on our website: http://www.cumbavac.org/

It is also posted on these sites:

http://www.atlanticava.org/
http://www.cjims.org/

January 2005

You are welcome to post our lists on your website.  If you do, you must credit the Cumberland County AVA Center, Bridgeton, NJ and link back to our site.  http://www.cumbavac.org/
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