To whom it may concern, We, the Kick Kavaties team, have put together this PowerPoint presentation to give you statistics and information on oral health care, and ways of improving oral health in your school! If possible we would love to attend an assembly to present to the children about oral health, its importance, and encourage the children to get involved and into the habit of looking after their teeth. We encourage Parents, and other family members to come along, and we will have the school dental nurse with us available to answer any questions and make her-self known to the kids. It is an exciting and educational presentation and we hope we will be able to present it to your school in the near future! Looking forward to hearing from you, Sincerely The Kick Kavaties Team, Heather, Katie, Alida, Angela and Monique

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Presented By: Kick Kavities Team Heather Campbell Monique Coleman Katie Cherry Angela Chan Alida Brons http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_172/1186174192obFP75.jpg

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The government funds approximately $100 million per annum. Free Oral health care up to 18 years of age.

In 2004, Less than 52% of 5 year olds were free of decay This means that OVER 47% OF 5 YEAR OLDS IN NEW ZEALAND HAVE TOOTH DECAY! And in some areas less than 25% are free of decay! THIS MEANS OVER 75% OF 5 YEAR OLDS HAVE TOOTH DECAY IN SOME NZ AREAS!! http ://www.about-portlandor.com/wp-content/uploads/badTeeth_3.jpg

Underlying this are major inequalities in oral health between groups. Children of Maori or Pacific ethnicity, who are from low-income backgrounds, or who live in rural or non-fluoridated areas all have poorer oral health in comparison to other groups. http:// emergencygadget.com/blog11/wp-content/plugins/2007/03/Dr.tooth.jpg

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The New Zealand Primary Health Strategy acknowledges the special relationship between Maori and the Crown under the Treaty of Waitangi. A health objective in the strategy is to Improve Oral Health. http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/1819458/2/istockphoto_1819458_tooth_cartoon.jpg

Indicator Maori Total NZ Fluoridated supply Non-fluoridated supply Fluoridated supply Non-fluoridated supply Mean no. of missing or filled teeth at 5 years, 2003 3.00 4.90 1.50 2.60 Caries-free at 5 years, 2003, percent 42.20 23.80 61.70 45.40 Mean no. of missing or filled teeth at Year 8, 2003 1.90 2.70 1.40 1.80 Caries-free at Year 8, 2003, percent 37.00 27.70 51.70 39.60

A health objective in the New Zealand Primary Health Care Strategy is to IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH http:// www.co.jackson.mi.us/HD/images/SmileyBrushing.gif

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Eat lots of Dairy products such as milk, milk products, yoghurt, and cheese. These contain calcium which gives teeth and bones the essential nutrients that they need to become healthy and strong. http://www.healthyteeth.org

Our teeth are not like sharks. We have only 2 sets in our whole life. That is why we have to look after ours! www.mchenrycountyblog.com

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Brush your teeth using your favourite cartoon character or fun novelty toothbrush. www.crest.com

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REMEMBER TO BRUSH AND FLOSS TWICE A DAY!!!!! http://www.emofaces.com/wallpaper/1024x768/smile.gif

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