Oral health education curricula were developed for elementary, middle, and high school students to complement the Virginia Department of Education Health Education Standards of Learning (SOLs). The goal of the oral health curricula is to educate children and adolescent students about the impact of health behaviors on oral and overall health. For the classroom teacher, lesson plans in both curricula refer to specific Health Education SOLs.
| Grade | Curricula |
| K-5 | Saving Smiles Series Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body |
| 6-10 | Saving Smiles Series Give Teens Something to Smile About |
Other Resources
Activity Sheets Floss Word Search | Flossing Challenge | Brushing Fun
Educational Materials: Email Order Form to Earl.Taylor@vdh.virginia.gov and/or call (804) 864-7775 for more information
National Association of School Nurses (NASN) – 3 Video Sessions on Oral Health
Last Updated: February 14, 2022