American Dental Association (ADA) Resources

The American Dental Association (ADA) is the largest and oldest national dental association in the world. Composed of dental professionals committed to the public’s oral health, their mission is to lead a “unified profession through advocacy, education, research and development of ethical standards and professional advancement.”

Thanks to resources available from the ADA, educators have an  opportunity to download various materials designed for each grade level up through the eighth grade. They offer lesson plans, supporting materials, demonstrations, and a variety of activities and suggestions.

•   The Shining Smile curriculum is designed for preschoolers, kindergartners, and first graders. To download these materials, click here.

•   A Lifetime of Healthy Smiles was developed for second and third graders. For more information click here.

•    Teeth to Treasure is a curriculum developed for 4th through 6th grades. To view the full version, click here.

•    The Watch your Mouth curriculum was created for 7th and 8th grades. To download these materials, click here.