Good job! Your childcare center is participating in a toothbrushing program. But, have you ever wondered, When is the best time of day for toothbrushing? The most important thing you can do is to set a daily routine of brushing little teeth using the right amount of children’s fluoride toothpaste on a child’s toothbrush: a…
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Tooth Talk Gratitude List 2018 Focuses on People Power
At Brushing Is Fun, Start by Age 1, Thanks-giving is an action word. So, we are stepping up and high-fiving all the good work this year. We are thankful that... # 1 Tooth decay is preventable–and fluoride does it best for young children. Fluoride can be found in toothpaste in child-friendly flavors, safe and healthy…
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KISS… Keep It Short and Sweet: 2 x 2 = Smile!
This month, we’re keeping it short and sweet (like the Halloween candy you eat!). In honor of National Brush Day on November 1st, we are celebrating math that works for kids: 2 x 2. What’s 2 x 2? 2 x 2 = a healthy smile in very young children! That’s because 2 x 2 is…
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A Resource You’ll Love: Brush Up on Oral Health Features Archive of Useful Tip Sheets You Can Use Right Now in Your Job!
Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center’s monthly tip sheet, Brush Up on Oral Health, has a fresh look and a new archive. Think of it as an online storage bin of everything you want to know about a young child’s oral health! Now, past issues are listed by topic, making it simple to…
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