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The Right Time to Brush in the Childcare Classroom

The Right Time to Brush in the Childcare Classroom
Good job! Your childcare center is participating in a toothbrushing program and doing its part to prevent painful tooth decay and improve children’s ability to eat, talk, learn, grow, sleep, play, and have good self-esteem. But is the question, when is the best time of day for toothbrushing, keeping you up at night? No worries!…
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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
Last month, 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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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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