Smiles Across America® is a program created by Oral Health America and sponsored by Trident® gum. Smiles Across America® is dedicated to bringing dental services and education to undeserved communities around the US. They recognize that untreated oral diseases and tooth decay are major problems that affect today’s children and have come up with great programs to engage young audiences.  Launched in partnership with public schools and community oral health providers, SAA has provided over $1.1 million in grant support to programs in Maine, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Minnesota, Las Vegas, and Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties (CA). SAA funding for oral disease prevention services allows communities to leverage resources and expand programs for uninsured and underinsured children.  The program supports services to over 90,000 children annually and helps communities respond to the critical need for oral disease prevention and oral health promotion.

Recently Jennie Garth, shown here with Max T Mustang, joined the team at a New York City public school to help show the importance of oral health care. If you would like to know more about this program you can visit them online at http://www.oralhealthamerica.org/index.html

Cullen’s ABCs gives us a lighthearted discussion on brushing your teeth just for children.  This video is both fun and informative.  Sharing information with children will reduce their anxiety and increase their compliance when caring for their teeth as well as when visiting their dentist

Children;  brush your teeth like this: Brushing Teeth For Children or Kids

Thank you Dr. Keller for these practical brushing instructions