Citizen Teachers: Ms. Madison (PS 157) & Ms. LEi (RSA), NYU Dental
The Smiles for Miles apprenticeship introduces students to the world of teeth and oral health. Students began with exploring these unique little white tools inside our mouths and how they are formed. After getting familiar with tooth anatomy, students examined what happens during a dental visit. They became experts on oral hygiene and what it takes to keep our teeth clean and healthy. Students also learned about the consequences of not keeping teeth healthy, such as cavities and root canals. Finally, they explored braces and orthodontics to figure out what exactly they do to teeth.
Scroll below to read our dental scholars teach back what they’ve learned!
What are cavities? How do you fix them?
What is Orthodontics? Why do some people need braces and how does it fix teeth?
What is Root Canal Therapy? What are the necessary steps to fix infected pulp of a tooth?
