Halton Region
1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Ontario, Canada, L6M 3L1
Phone: Dial 311 or
905-825-6000
Toll free: 1-866-442-5866
Email Halton Region
Questions or Comments? Contact oralhealth@halton.ca
Specific expectation numbers per learning block and strand have been identified based on their relevancy to oral health.
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The links below provide information about financial assistance for people who are unable to afford dental treatment. Students can use this information to write an article (e.g., to a local newspaper) to inform the public about these programs and how to access them.
How does popular media define a healthy smile/teeth? How does this affect people’s views of their own smile/ teeth? What message does this convey to people whose smile does not match the media’s definition of a healthy smile? What is the real colour of natural and healthy teeth? (Gr. 7)
Create a video/magazine ad informing people about healthy eating or how people experiencing oral health problems can access financial assistance. How can understanding what foods are healthy for oral health assist them? (Gr. 8).
To view this resource and/or to explore additional online oral health education resources, visit us online.
Students can research information about what they can do if a tooth is knocked out (e.g., during a game the ball hits someone in the face and teeth are damaged).
Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours
Students can use the information below to research information about substance use and describe how the use of these substances can affect oral health. (Gr. 6)
Did you know? (Gr.7)
Discuss the oral health and financial problems resulting from substance abuse. (e.g., problems in the mouth may result from substance abuse. A person may be unable to resolve the issue because monetary resources are used to purchase substances for an addiction. Or a person may decide against dental treatment so as to purchase drugs.) (Gr. 8)
The picture and links below contain information about the process of tooth decay, healthy foods for your mouth and teeth, and how to make healthier food choices. Students can:
Sources for information about healthy eating and related behaviours. (Gr.8)
Personal Safety and Injury Prevention (Grades 6 & 8)
Students can research information to help identify when a mouthguard should be worn and explain how a mouthguard protects the mouth. (Grades 6 & 8)
What are the possible health risks with oral piercing? (Gr. 8)
Additional linkages for Halton District School Board
Discuss what some types of infections affect the mouth? How do they affect the mouth?
Students can research what is the environmental impact of disposing of amalgam fillings and what can be done to lessen the impact on the environment?
Fluoride is a natural mineral which makes teeth stronger and more resistant to tooth decay and prevents bacteria from producing acids that cause tooth decay. Use the links below to find out which countries are rich with natural sources of fluoride.
Role play the effects of not being hired for a job because of the appearance of poor oral health due to not having enough money to maintain a healthy mouth.
Use dance to communicate the effects poverty has on poor oral health such as not being able to have regular dental cleanings, buy the necessary tools for daily oral care, or healthy food. (e.g., at the grocery store checkout, you have put back items because you cannot afford them. Oral care items and healthy food are the first items to go back.) How can this be solved?
Use the links below to help students discover the sugar content found in popular drinks. Then, compare the proportions found in each drink.