FEBRUARY
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.
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The following are general recommendations from the American Dental Academy.
1. Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. |
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2. FLOSS-clean between your teeth daily!
3. It is important to eat a healthy diet that limits sugary beverages and snacks. 4. Visit your dentist regularly for prevention and treatment of oral disease. |
FREE
Dental Care for kids
Give Kids a Smile is a nationally recognized dental event. Every year in February, dentists gather together to donate restorative procedures to low-income underinsured children.
When: February 23, 2019
Where: Utah College of dental Hygiene in Orem
1176 S 1480 W, Orem UT 84058
Who: Children from 5-12 (Older children will be waitlisted)
Applications need to be received by February 6th.
How: Contact Sheila at [email protected] or call (801)818-3017 for an application, or contact your school nurse for further questions at [email protected].