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Please note: Resources that are available through Community Health Centres or the Pamphlet Distribution centre are limited to Alberta Health Services staff only.

Access to Dental care |  Curriculum Resources |  Healthy Habits |  Tobacco & Oral Health |  Websites

Access to Dental Care

  • Alberta Child Health Benefit (Application Form, NCN 0695)
    Date: Aug-07  Publisher: Alberta Government
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: Professionals & Families
     
  • Alberta Child Health Benefit (Note Pad)
    Date:   Publisher: Alberta Government (Ministry of Human Resources and Employment)
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: Professionals
    Description: This resource does not provide much information, but may be a useful give-away for displays.
  • Alberta Child Health Benefit (11x17 Poster & Info Cards)
    Date: Mar-06  Publisher: Alberta Government
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: Professionals
    Description: This bright-colored poster includes a card holder where information cards can be placed.
     
  • Alberta Child Health Benefit - Quick Facts (Info Sheet, NCN 1288)
    Date: Mar-06  Publisher: Alberta Government (Ministry of Human Resources and Employment)
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: Professionals
    Description: Describes the Child Health Benefit Plan including coverage and how to help families sign up.
     
  • Care for a Smile Dental Program (Pamphlet, ISBN 0-662-35707-8)
    Date: Year 2004  Publisher: Health Canada, First Nation and Inuit Health Branch
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: Parents
     
  • Dental Care for Families in Financial Need 2008-09 (#606127)
    Date: Sep-08  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Oral Health 403-228-3384
     
  • How Can I get Dental Treatment For My Child? [English] (Info Sheet, #801012)
    Date: Apr-08  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Data Group 
    Target Audience: Parents
    Description: Translated versions are currently being updated.
     
  • How to Get Dental Care in the Calgary Health Region (Info Sheet)
    Date: Jul-08  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Oral Health Education  Phone: 403-943-6797
    Target Audience: Professionals
     
  • Non-Insured Health Benefits Program - Dental (Online Info)
    Date:   Publisher: Health Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
    Order From: Download from the Health Canada website  
    Target Audience: Parents & Professionals
     
  • Reduced Fee Dental Care for Low-Income Clients (Info Sheet)
    Date: Jul-08  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Available Online 
    Target Audience: Parents & Professionals

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Curriculum Resources

  • Adventures of Karius and Baktus (Puppets & Lesson Plan)
    Date: Mar-08  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: Grade 2
    Description: This visual presentation teaches the decay process and prevention of tooth decay. Three people are needed to teach this lesson; two for the puppets and one for the narrator.
     
  • Cat With a Hat (Interactive Story)
    Date: Mar-08  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: Preschool- Kindergarten
    Description: An interactive story that teaches the basics of oral health care. The story the “Cat With A Hat” will capture the students’ attention with fun oral health tools that are revealed one by one from the cat's hat.
  • Geena's Tremendous Tooth Adventure (Video/DVD & Lesson Plan)
    Date: Sep-07  Publisher: Lesson Plan created by AHS - Calgary and Area. Video by Crest.
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: Grade 1
    Description: Lesson plan with video featuring an animated story about Geena the giraffe who goes on an adventure during which she learns about the importance of good oral health.
     
  • Mary's Tooth (Story Board & Lesson Plan)
    Date: Mar-08  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: Grade 1
    Description: This lesson using large story boards emphasizes the importance of oral hygiene, visiting the dentist and good nutrition.
     
  • Oral Health Education Teacher Resources (Online Brochure)
    Date: Year 2008  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Oral Health Education  Phone: 403-943-6797
    Target Audience: Teachers
    Description: Lists curriculum-based resources available for order and loan from oral health education.
  • Oral Health Trivia (Game & Lesson Plan)
    Date: Mar-08  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: Grade 6
    Description: Following a dental lesson, the class divides into six teams and challenges other teams by answering questions on the following topics: Facts and Fallacies, Structure and Function, Periodontal Disease, Diet, Decay and Home Care. Information needed to teach the dental lesson is provided in the lesson plan enclosed.
  • Plaque Busters (Game & Lesson Plan)
    Date: Mar-08  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: Grade 4
    Description: This interactive game aims at reinforcing the concepts outlined in a brief dental lesson. The information that is required to teach the students prior to the game is found in the lesson plan enclosed.
     
  • Re-Think Your Drink (Teaching Package)
    Date: Year 2006  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Oral Health Education  Phone: 403-943-6797
    Target Audience: Grade 4
    Description: Re-Think Your Drink supports the Alberta Learning Health & Lifestyle curriculum. Teaching resources include: background information, lesson suggestions, the 5 C's of sugary drinks, and how to re-think your drink. Additional resources (i.e. handouts) listed in "healthy habits" section.
     
  • Teacher Resource Kit (Lesson Materials)
    Date: Apr-07  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Oral Health Education  Phone: 403-943-6797
    Target Audience: Kindergarten - Grade 3
    Description: Includes Oral Health Resource materials, such as a large tooth model, books, puppets, etc. to support the lessons in the Oral Health Education Teacher Resource manuals.
     
  • Teacher Resource Manuals (Online)
    Date: Oct-05  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Oral Health Education  Phone: 403-943-6797
    Target Audience: Kindergarten - Grade 3
    Description: Schools in the Calgary Health Region were each given a complimentary set. The manuals provide “user-friendly” lesson plans and activities to assist teachers in addressing the general outcomes outlined in Alberta Learning’s Program of Studies in Health and Life Skills.
  • The Incredible Ride (Video 12min and Lesson Plan)
    Date: Sep-07  Publisher: Lesson Plan created by AHS - Calgary and Area. Video by Colgate.
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: Grade 3
    Description: The dentist (Dr. Rabbit) discusses and demonstrates many good oral health practices such as tooth brushing, flossing, plaque formation, fluoride, sealants, healthy snacking and visiting the dentist.
  • Two Toothy Frogs (DVD 22min and Lesson Plan)
    Date: Year 2005  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: Kindergarten
    Description: Lesson plan with DVD or video of a puppet show featuring the Fritz and Frank puppets teaching about brushing teeth, making food choices and visiting the dentist.

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Healthy Habits

  • Candy Rewards (Display)
    Date: Feb-04  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: Teachers & Parents
    Description: Information for teachers for alternatives to candy as rewards. Also contains information on the health impact of using candy as a reward. Three information panels (22" x 34").
     
  • Candy Rewards (Pamphlet)
    Date: Mar-08  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Oral Health Education  Phone: 403-943-6797
    Target Audience: Teachers & Parents
    Description: Information for teachers for alternatives to candy as rewards.
     
  • Dental Health Tips (Newsletter Inserts)
    Date: Year 2005  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Available Online  Phone: 403-943-6797
    Target Audience: Professionals
    Description: Brief information for school aged children on a variety of dental health topics designed for use in monthly school newsletters. Includes monthly topics and seasonal tips.
     
  • Dental Health Tips (Posters 11x17)
    Date: Year 2005  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: School Age Children, Parents & Teachers
    Description: Available posters include: bite into the internet, brush off the red, brushing and flossing, cheese puts the bite on cavities, chew away tooth decay, healthy mouth healthy body, love your teeth, smile-friendly stocking stuffers, team brushing until age 8, teeth on the web, teeth on vacation, the health card, and top 10 reasons for not smoking/chewing tobacco.
  • Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body (Display)
    Date: Year 2001  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: Professionals and High School Students
    Description: Recent research findings are described regarding the link between dental health and its effect on the body (heart disease, respiratory disease, diabetes, premature deliveries). Warning signs of common dental problems and what can be done to prevent and reduce the effects of gum disease are also included. Display consists of 4 panels: 3 information panels (each 20" x 31") and one header panel (19" x 7.5").
     
  • Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body (Card)
    Date: Nov-04  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: Professionals and High School Students
     
  • Re-Think Your Drink Resources (Bookmark, sticker, brochure, magnet)
    Date: Year 2007  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: All
    Description: Re-Think Your Drink is a health promotion campaign to encourage learning about sugar in everyday beverages. Resources available for nurses include: bookmark, stickers, brochures, and magnets. Resources may be purchased by external partners as well. Please fill out the Re-Think Your Drink Order Form.
     
  • Re-Think Your Drink (Lunch Bag)
    Date: Year 2007  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Oral Health Education  Phone: 403-943-6797
    Target Audience: School Age Children
    Description: Available in red or blue at a cost of $4/bag.
  • Re-Think Your Drink (Kit)  
    Date: Year 2007  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre & Community Health Centres  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: All
    Description: Tote container with sample drink containers and display of sugar content within each drink.
     
  • Re-Think Your Drink FAQ's (Info Sheet)
    Date: Year 2005  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Oral Health Education  Phone: Available Online
    Target Audience: All
     
  • Re-Think Your Drink (Poster, 33" x 19")
    Date: Year 2007  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: All
     
  • Re-Think Your Drink (Banner, 66"x 38")
    Date: Year 2005  Publisher: AHS - Calgary and Area 
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: All

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Tobacco & Oral Health

  • Tobacco & Your Oral Health (Pamphlet)
    Date: Year 2001  Publisher: American Dental Hygienists Association
    Order From: Pamphlet Distribution Centre  Phone: 403-287-3669
    Target Audience: High School
    Description: Discusses impact of tobacco "habits" on oral health and provides tips for quitting. USE UP SUPPLY.
  • Mr. Gross Mouth (Kit, 79152)
    Date: Revised 1997  Publisher: HEALTH EDCO
    Order From: Community Health Centre  
    Target Audience: Elementary, Junior & Senior High
    Description: A model of the mouth demonstrates the effects of spit tobacco use and smoking.
     
  • Marijuana (Flip Chart, 43111)
    Date: Revised 1998  Publisher: HEALTH EDCO
    Order From: Community Health Centre  
    Target Audience: Junior & Senior High
    Description: Used by oral health educator. Describes marijuana, reveals its harmful effects and lists possible signs of marijuana use. Perfect for teaching that marijuana is not a harmless drug.
     
  • Smokeless Tobacco (Flip Chart, 43163)
    Date:   Publisher: HEALTH EDCO
    Order From: HEALTH EDCO  Phone: 1-800-299-3366 ext 295
    Target Audience: Junior & Senior High
    Description: Used by oral health educator. COST FOR ITEM ($). With graphic images and persuasive information, this flip chart highlights the dangers of smokeless tobacco use, including deadly mouth cancers, severe dental problems, and dangerous cardiovascular conditions.
     
  • The ABC's of Smoking (Flip Chart, 43107)
    Date: Revised 1998  Publisher: HEALTH EDCO
    Order From: HEALTH EDCO  Phone: 1-800-299-3366 ext 295
    Target Audience: Junior & Senior High
    Description: Used by oral health educator. COST FOR ITEM ($). Medical photography and detailed text combine to describe dozens of conditions and diseases associated with tobacco use.

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Websites

  • Alberta Quits
    Date: Year 1995  Publisher: Lung Association
    Target Audience: Senior High
    Description: Provides online information and a quit smoking support program.
     
  • Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
    Publisher: Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
    Target Audience: Junior & Senior High; Parents; Teachers; Professionals
    Description: The Oral Care Centre section contains information and links to resources regarding various dental health topics.
     
  • Minnesota Dental Association
    Publisher: Minnesota Dental Association
    Description: A website with information about a variety of dental topics as well as classroom ideas. The Sip All Day-Get Decay section under 'Classroom Activities' provides information and interactive sections re: how much sugar is in drinks.
     
  • Quit Tobacco
    Publisher: Quit Tobacco
    Target Audience: Senior High
    Description: Includes facts and photos regarding the hazards of smokeless tobacco. *Please note: This website contains graphic images.
     
  • Stop the Pop
    Publisher: Missouri Dental Association
    Target Audience: Junior & Senior High; Parents; Teachers
    Description: A website with information about the amount of sugar in pop. Provides access to brochures, a PowerPoint presentation, & lesson activities.
     
  • Teaming Up for Tobacco Free Kids
    Date: Year 2002  Publisher: AADAC/Health Canada
    Target Audience: Grade 4-6
    Description: Combines curriculum with community development strategies to increase awareness about the risks related to tobacco use and to de-normalize the use of tobacco.

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