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New Toothbrushing Guidelines Make Brushing Fun in Child Care Classrooms!

New Toothbrushing Guidelines Make Brushing Fun in Child Care Classrooms!
We know that good oral health is vital to a young child’s overall health. We know that healthy teeth help a child talk, eat, grow, sleep, learn, smile, and hit developmental milestones. We know that toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste is an effective, fast, and inexpensive way to protect little teeth. We know that you are…
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6 Easy Ways to Overcome Group Toothbrushing Challenges: Children Ages Three to Six Years

6 Easy Ways to Overcome Group Toothbrushing Challenges: Children Ages Three to Six Years
In August, Tooth Talk presented tips for overcoming toothbrushing challenges with infants and toddlers, including children with special healthcare needs. This month, we focus on group toothbrushing in the classroom with three-, four-, and five-year-olds. These tips can help you overcome toothbrushing challenges with older children! Be positive. Your great attitude and positivity go a…
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4 Easy Ways to Overcome Infant/ToddlerToothbrushing Challenges

4 Easy Ways to Overcome Infant/ToddlerToothbrushing Challenges
Brushing very young children’s teeth with safe and healthy fluoride toothpaste is an important  daily activity that protects oral health and overall health.  But, it can be a challenge for parents and child care staff to get little ones to cooperate...and it is even more challenging if a child has special health care needs. Approximately…
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