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Tooth Talk Resource Spotlight: Brush Up e-Newsletter

Tooth Talk Resource Spotlight: Brush Up e-Newsletter
Brush Up on Oral Health is an awesome monthly e-newsletter from the national Office of Head Start that comes right to your inbox. Quick and easy to read, this colorful newsletter is filled with great information about improving the oral health of infants, toddlers and pregnant women. Each issue highlights a dental topic, many with excellent take-home tips for parents. Recently, Brush-Up featured tips for classroom brushing.
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Tooth Talk Expert Answers Your Question of the Month About Toothbrushing Programs in Childcare Facilities

Tooth Talk Expert Answers Your Question of the Month About Toothbrushing Programs in Childcare Facilities
Question: Toothbrushing is messy in our center. Do you have any tips for improving our program? Answer: “While toothbrushing at the sink makes sense, it can take time and make a mess. Also, if more than one child is at the sink, germs (bacteria) may be passed from one toothbrush to another (for example, when rinsing more than one toothbrush under running water at the same time). Some programs have all children brush their teeth at the same time at the classroom table. Teachers say that once children get used to the process, it’s organized, quick, and much less messy.”
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