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New CDC Guidance: It’s Now Safe to Resume Childcare Toothbrushing!

New CDC Guidance: It’s Now Safe to Resume Childcare Toothbrushing!
Along with safe and healthy COVID vaccines, the relaxing of some restrictions, and the reopening of schools and work and play spaces, there’s more good news: The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has updated its COVID-19 guidance for Early Childhood Education programs to include toothbrushing. That means childcare facilities can safely resume  toothbrushing …
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Tooth Talk Reminder: Don’t Take a Vacay from Brushing!

Tooth Talk Reminder: Don’t Take a Vacay from Brushing!
You deserve a vacation...but your teeth don’t. Continuing to brush young children’s teeth with good-for-you fluoride toothpaste is as essential to a fun and healthy summer as sunscreen and water wings!  These tips can help you keep the kids (and yourself!) in the groove: Don’t break the habit. It takes time to get young children…
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What You Can Do to Prevent Oral Injuries

What You Can Do to Prevent Oral Injuries
Did you know that nearly a third of five-year-old children have hurt their baby teeth?  As young children learn to walk and play, they are more likely to experience teeth and mouth injuries.  That’s why it’s important to keep child care facilities safe and develop smart habits to prevent accidents and protect children’s smiles. According…
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