Who
Family Teeth Matters is a group of dentists, hygienists, psychologists, dental therapists and professionals committed to improving the dental health of children. Cynthia Wallbridge is the founder and spokesperson and has over 30 years experience in Dental Health. Cynthia was the New Zealand representative to the International Federation of Dental Hygienists and has a diploma in Dental Therapy.
Contact Cynthia and start a conversation cynthia@familyteethmatters.nz Or call 027 3814 836
Why
Despite $417 million being spent on dental health since 2007, the amount of cavities being seen is still around the 40% mark. Yet FREE Dental care is available for children up to age 18. Many Parents still don't see teeth care as a priority health concern and only seek treatment in severe cases. (i.e the child is in continual pain) — source NZ Herald. In some households the entire family still shares one toothbrush.
What
We invite you to become a 'Family Teeth Matters' school. We'll provide you with the necessary resources and our 'Free' Dental Health Project Box that can rotate through your school classrooms. After our initial presentation and Power Point any of the staff can use the material in class projects. And every child will receive a free toothbrush. Their parents will love you !
To qualify your kindy or school must be based in Central, South, East or West Auckland. (At the moment we only have limited sponsorship for these areas.) The school or early childhood centre must include us in an event that the parents are going to be attending. The point of difference with our programme and others is that we must present the message to the parents as well as the children.
Easy as One ... Two ... Three ...
Contact us and start a conversation team@familyteethmatters.nz
Activities
As we visit different schools and Early Childhood Education Centres we try to capture a photographic record. These images can be seen with our current Events on our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/familyteethmatters
Just email Cynthia to start a conversation cynthia@familyteethmatters.nz
Or call 027 3814 836
Something fabulous is about to happen. Fewer fillings and sore teeth. Toothache a thing of the past, and less visits to the dentist.
At this first presentation which includes parents, teachers and their pupils - a Healthy Food Hamper is up for grabs. A name will be drawn out and awarded to a parent present at this free presentation.
We'll make sure it's super fun. Rotate the Dental Health Project Box through your classrooms.
A better brighter future.
You'll feel great knowing you are making a difference, doing your bit and changing lives for the better.
Just email Cynthia to start a conversation. cynthia@familyteethmatters.nz
Or Call 027 3814 836
Something fabulous is about to happen. Fewer fillings and sore teeth. Toothache a thing of the past, and less visits to the dentist.
At this first presentation which includes parents, teachers and their pupils - a Healthy Food Hamper is up for grabs. A name will be drawn out and awarded to a parent present at this free presentation.
We'll make sure it's Super Fun. Rotate the Dental Health Project Box through your classrooms.
A better brighter future.
You'll feel great knowing you are making a difference, doing your bit and changing lives for the better.
Dental Health is so easy to achieve.
It's just a simple matter of re-programming. Remember when smoking cigarettes used to be cool.
Not anymore. We've been re-programmed !
How we initiate re-programming is by simply visiting schools with a fun audio visual presentation aimed at educating parents, teachers and children — and of course lots of fun stuff like free toothbrushes for each child.
We then leave the school with the resources they will need to rotate the project through the classrooms.
The results and reception so far — outstanding!
It is an ideal gift for your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Detective Sugar Spotter is designed as a bedtime story for parents to read to their children and highlighting the joys of creative Healthy Eating and preventing Dental Decay.
All the proceeds from the books will go back into the Family Teeth Matters Charitable Trust program sponsoring more schools and kindergartens with the Family Teeth Matters program.
$20.00 each. Shipping within NZ is $8.50 per 10 books, international shipping is $6.90 per 5 books.
Please send your name, address and number of books to pmmm@xtra.co.nz and deposit the appropriate amount into the following NZ account:
Name: Family Teeth Matters
Account #: 12-3027-0060496-00
Particulars: Your surname
"Detective Sugar Spotter saves NoDecay the Truth Fairy" Price $20
Quiz: Find the answers in the book:
1. What is the main cause of tooth decay?
2. How many secret codes are in the book?
3. Fill in the number: Children should have no more than ___ teaspoons of sugar per day.
4. What are the Tooth Monsters favourite Foods and drinks?
5. Name two of NoDecay the Truth Fairy's favourite foods and drinks?
$20.00 each. Shipping within NZ is $8.50 per 10 books, international shipping is $6.90 per 5 books.
Please send your name, address and number of books to pmmm@xtra.co.nz and deposit the appropriate amount into the following NZ account:
Name: Family Teeth Matters
Account #: 12-3027-0060496-00
Particulars: Your surname
This 3 way Flash Stick normally markets for around $60. They will fit into Android phones, I phones, I Pads and Computers. The flash stick has 32 GB of storage on it, so there is lots of spare storage for people to back up their photos and contacts and download children's movies too.
The 3 Way Flash Stick Package contains 13 fun filled Dental Activities/Games/Information sheets /Tooth brushing Song/Music/ Experiment /Art Activity/Power Point Dental Decay and Dental Emergencies/ Notes /Delicious Sugar Free Recipe, Plus Toothbrush and Toothbrush cover. All these will help parents and children understand how to prevent Dental Decay. It is also a great tool for teachers and dental professionals too.
• We will sell the Detective Sugar Spotter Making Healthy choices book $20 plus P&P
• We will sell the Family Teeth Matters Flash Stick Package which includes a Toothbrush and Toothbrush cover for $30 plus P&P
• The Flash Stick package and 1 Detective Sugar Spotter Book and Tooth Brush and Toothbrush Cover - $50 plus P&P
• Then the Flash Stick package and 2 Detective Sugar Spotter Books and 2 Toothbrushes and covers at $70 plus P&P
• People might like to Play It Forward and Donate any of these packages to an underprivileged child/children.
Please send your name along with your Kindy, School name or Business name and your address to info@rockfielddental.co.nz and deposit the required amount into the following account:
Name: Family Teeth Matters
Account #: 12-3027-0060496-00
Particulars: Your surname
Thank you - The Family Matters Team
Please consider becoming a sponsor of this program.
We are not for profit, but providing low-decile schools with free resources does cost money that has to come from somewhere.
If you become a sponsor we will promote you at our Parents and Pupils evenings. You will be branded on our 'Dental Health Project Box' that rotates around the school classrooms. Your logo will be included right here on this website.
More importantly you'll feel great knowing you are doing your bit to help the kids!
Call Cynthia now on 027 3814 836 or email us at team@familyteethmatters.nz
Sponsorship Ideas: (Donations are tax-deductable)
• Sponsor a Family Teeth Matters Project Box: $310
• 200 toothbrushes: $200
• 200 water-bottles: $600
• Sponsor a Family Teeth Matters Programme for an Early childhood Education Centre:
Please support those who support us. Their sponsorship is precious to us,
and to the hundred's of young lives who have been effected by their generosity.
Get involved in the Family Teeth Matters project, or find out more. Call Cynthia on 027 3814 836 or email team@familyteethmatters.nz
Thank you for your visit here and your interest. Blessings from — The Family Teeth Matters Team