February is National Children's Dental Health Month!

Be ready to teach students and their families about the importance of kids' oral health with FREE RESOURCES from America's ToothFairy.

This newsletter includes:?

• our newest materials for kids of all ages and the adults who care for them
• links to educational videos and other fun, oral health themed activities
• an opportunity to help kids in need brush and floss every day.?

You can find all these materials and more on our Resources Webpage.

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Classroom Worksheets

These new monthly worksheets were requested by Connie G. from Goodman, Wisconsin! They include friendly graphics, fun topics, a pop quiz, and info written at a 2nd grade reading level. Topics include:

• How to form healthy habits
• Fun facts about animal teeth
• The history of dentistry
• Oral health myths
• Drink water for healthy teeth
• What happens at the dental office
• Summer foods that can harm your teeth
• Tips from the Tooth Fairy (how to keep teeth healthy)
• Protect your smile while playing sports
• Halloween candy: treat or trick?
• Thanksgiving foods that are good and bad for your teeth
• Protect your teeth from holiday treats?
• How to fight the Mouth Monsters (microbes in the mouth)

Click here to access these resources.

Handout: What Happens During a Dental Visit? Students who are anxious about their first dental exam can read about each step of a routine visit to calm their minds and answer questions.

Handout: What Happens When I Don't Brush? This sheet details five results or poor oral health habits: bad breath, plaque and tartar, cavities, gum disease, and poor systemic health.

Article: All About Mouthguards Teens are required to wear mouthguards during most organized sports. Do they know the other activities that are a danger to their teeth?

Access all educational handouts here.

Handout: What is Silver Diamine Fluoride? This easy-to-read sheet lists the benefits, safety, and risks of SDF so parents can make an informed decision about their treatment options.

Handout: What is a Dental Screening? This sheet aims to increase participation in screening events by explaining the benefits of early detection and treatment of cavities.

What's So Bad About Vaping? Parent Guide This packet shares the health risks of vaping, how to tell if a child is vaping, and includes resources to help them quit. (Also available in Spanish.)

Get handouts for parents here.

Resources in Languages Other Than English

Translated resources for kids and their caregivers are being added to our website regularly. Recent additions include "Nutrition For Mom & Baby" in Spanish (right) and a selection of activity sheets in Mandarin Chinese. Other languages include Arabic, Hindi, Somali, Urdu, Vietnamese, and more.

Click here to access translated materials.

Other Activities & Resources

30 Fun Ways to Teach Kids About Oral Health includes crafts and activities, book lists, videos, and more.

Video Playlists Visit our YouTube channel to access educational videos for parents, caregivers and children.

Service Project Opportunity: Smile Drive National Children′s Dental Health Month is the best time to hold a Smile Drive! (It′s like a canned food drive but for dental hygiene supplies.)

Since 2014 more than 2.5 MILLION oral care products have been distributed to families in need thanks to Smile Drive volunteers.

When you sign up to participate, we'll send you everything you need to hold an amazing drive to help kids in your community brush their teeth every day and educate your community about oral health disparity and the importance of healthy dental hygiene habits.

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