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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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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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Want to Protect Children’s Teeth? This New Tool Can Help!

Want to Protect Children’s Teeth? This New Tool Can Help!
In February, show your love for children’s good oral health!  It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month and the perfect time to encourage parents and caregivers to check those tiny teeth. Not sure where to start? That’s OK! Your friends at ToothTalk have you covered. Your Child Can Keep That Healthy Smile, a brand-new oral health…
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Five Great Ways to Position Children for Optimal Toothbrushing

Five Great Ways to Position Children for Optimal Toothbrushing
We all know toothbrushing is the most effective way to prevent tooth decay in children. But, how do you get a wiggly little one to stay still long enough to brush? There are many ways to hold a child for toothbrushing. Sit on the floor or the bed, with the child’s head in your lap,…
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