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The Dental Health Benefits of Plain Tap Water

The Dental Health Benefits of Plain Tap Water
It’s not summer without cool, clear, refreshing water. But it goes beyond being fun to swim in, refreshing after exercise, and vital to the health of our gardens. Did you know plain old tap water also helps prevent cavities? It’s true. In 1945, community water in the US was fluoridated, enabling people of all ages–including…
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REACH Recognition Honors Oral Health Excellence in Childcare Programs

REACH Recognition Honors Oral Health Excellence in Childcare Programs
It takes a village to raise a child. For many parents, those trusted villagers include the smart, caring teachers working in early childhood education programs (ECE). Now, these childcare centers are being honored for their evidence-based practices in the healthy development of children. REACH Recognition (Recognizing ECEs Advancing Children’s Healthy Habits) is a new, grant-funded…
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8 Things You Don’t Want to Do to a Toothbrush!

8 Things You Don’t Want to Do to a Toothbrush!
While the average toothbrush costs just pennies a day, this humble tool provides priceless benefits to young children. Brushing twice a day with a child-sized toothbrush using children’s fluoride toothpaste protects teeth, which helps little ones eat and grow (so they can reach those important developmental milestones), speak, learn, play, feel good about themselves and,…
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6 Tips to Make Brushing Fun for Children!

6 Tips to Make Brushing Fun for Children!
Children putting up a fuss about toothbrushing? Is it hard to keep wiggly kids still long enough to give little teeth the TLC they deserve?  These six tips can help make brushing fun for children (and easier for parents and caregivers!). # 1  Make brushing a positive experience by playing a game. Ask children to…
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