Dr. Samuel D Harris National Museum of Dentistry - Supplemental Educational Activities

Educator Resources

Glossary - Dental terms

Elementary Activities

Be A Tooth Sleuth
Scavenger Hunt of terrific tooth facts inspired by exhibitions in the NMD Galleries.

MouthPower® Online
Discover the POWER of a healthy smile through this interactive computer program.
http://www.mouthpower.org/

Exhibit Guide for Teachers
Planning for a field trip and classroom activities.

I Cannot Tell a Lie

Learn about George Washington's life, his famous dentures, colonial dentistry, and the first president's favorite dentist.

Self-Guided Tour: Teacher Resources, Grades K-12
Helpful information and activities for teachers to use as they lead their classes through the museum

Middle/High School Activities

Scavenger Hunt
Search the Galleries of the National Museum of Dentistry to find the answers to these questions.

Saliva Search (Middle School Version)
Supplemental activities for Saliva: A Remarkable Fluid. May be completed before or after a Museum visit.

Saliva Search (High School Version)
Supplemental activities for Saliva: A Remarkable Fluid. May be completed before or after a Museum visit.

Saliva: Additional Websites for Student Research