The purpose of this activity is to illustrate ways dental accidents might occur and how they can be prevented. Materials include drawing paper or poster board and crayons or felt-tip markers. Brainstorm ways in which dental accidents might occur in the school, on the playground and at home. Discuss the proper first aid procedures in the event of a dental emergency. Have each student make a poster to depict a safety rule.
Students can then explain their posters to primary elementary students.
Display posters in common areas of the school or in community buildings. As part of its mission, the MDA provides continuing education for dentists and dental health information for the public to improve public health through educated dental decision making. Members of the Minnesota Dental Association are also members of a local dental society and the American Dental Association.