Our Hands-On Learning Lab
For Healthy Bodies
We want to give children the knowledge needed to prevent obesity, diabetes and dental disease. Children ages 2-18 can enjoy learning about their oral heal
th in a fun educational environment. Our hands-on learning lab is designed to teach them in a way that they will remember – by actively involving them in activities and science experiments that demonstrate the affects of nutrition and oral health habits on their teeth and overall health.
- Uncover the role of sugar in cavities and pre-diabetes
- Learn about bacterial infection in teeth and gums
- Discover how the acidity of various foods and beverages effects enamel erosion and promotes cavities
- Witness how sugar and plaque combine to cause cavities
- Choose small changes in nutrition that can make a big difference
- Study the internal anatomy of teeth, gums and bone and see the difference between healthy and unhealthy structures
For Healthy Minds
The learning lab also provides a gateway for those interested in pursuing a career in dentistry. Those who are interested can get first-hand experience into the dental profession by allowing them to:
- Play with dental art materials (placing a sealing on a tooth or taking an impression of his/her own mouth!)
- Observe the dentist in action
- Discover abnormalities with our digital photo library and dental instruments (laser cavity detectors and periodontal probes!)
- Investigate forensic dentistry
- Learn about dental specialty services
Our Learning Lab Includes:
- A variety of experiments suitable for each age group
- Nutritional coaching for oral and total body health
- Individual skill building for optimal oral health
- Dental professions exploration
- Tools to identify cavity formation, detection and prevention
- Instruction on avoiding bacterial and inflammatory diseases in your mouth
- Whole health science to avoid lifestyle related illness
Learning Lab Goals
We want children to develop the behaviors and knowledge needed to encourage a lifetime of dental health and well- being. Instilling good habits at a young age can help prevent a future of oral health issues and other illnesses (Poor oral health is linked to a variety of other serious health problems).
