Our purpose is to improve the life of others as an advocate for great oral health. Although oral health is a well worn subject, we are optimistic. Hearing from our customers and how our products have helped them achieve their oral health goals around the world helps to drive purpose. We have put together some of the latest responses we have received.  If you have any stories you would like to share with us please contact us here.  Read more... (391 words, 8 images)

Brushing your teeth is the best way to prevent tooth decay or cavities. However, sometimes it can be quite the struggle to get your kids to do it. Dental cavities, or tooth decay, are one of the single most common chronic childhood diseases and what you may not know is that it’s contagious. The bacteria that cause decay can be passed from one person to another by kissing or sharing drinks or silverware. So, how do you get your child to brush their teeth without a major tantrum on your hands? Let’s look at great ways to get your kid to brush their teeth without a lot of fuss.  Read more... (659 words, 8 images)

Tell us how our products have helped you. Post on your story of how you have used your StarSmilez on our facebook page. Three winners will receive a Free Small StarSmilez and have their comments featured in an upcoming blog post.

                                                    Post Your Story Here on our Facebook page.  Read more... (75 words, 8 images)

Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases and one of the top reasons children visit school nurses. More than 51 million school hours are lost each year due to dental-related illness.

The Children’s Oral Health Coalition (COHC), led by Cook Children’s Community Health Outreach department, works to improve the oral health of children in Tarrant County, especially underserved children. Organized in 1999, the COHC is a diverse, county-wide collaboration of 35 local organizations. The COHC promotes awareness of children’s oral health issues and supports prevention of oral health disease. Kohl’s has joined COHC as a funding sponsor.  Read more... (485 words, 8 images)

Songs & Fingerplays

Are Your Teeth Clean and White? - Sung to “Do Your Ears Hang Low?”

Are your teeth clean and white?
Do you brush them every night?
Do you brush them in the morning?
Do you brush them at night?
Do you brush them side to side?
Are your teeth clean and white?  Read more... (719 words, 8 images)

 1. Pick the right tools. Toddler-sized toothbrushes are the ideal softness and size for your child’s mouth, while toothpastes made for toddlers are typically fluoride-free so kids can’t harm themselves if they swallow more than they should. If he’s old enough, let him pick out his own toothbrush, or choose one with a cartoon character that will appeal to him.  Read more... (264 words, 8 images)

Ramstein Air Base in Germany hosts their annual Little Teeth, Big Smiles Clinic. Twice a year the men and women from the 86^th Dental Squadron providing free dental services and educating children in proper oral care.

Dentists and dental technicians provide services such as dental examinations, x-rays and cleanings for children and well-baby exams for infants and toddlers.

By using educational tools, such as StarSmilez® Plush Personalities, they teach children the importance of oral health.  Read more... (209 words, 8 images)

Dentist Reflector
Have the children cut out two strips of paper that when connected will fit around their head. Connect the strips with glue or tape, (staples will catch the child’s hair). Supply each child with a circle shaped piece of tag board and a piece of tin foil. Have the child wrap the tin foil around the tag board. Staple the tag board to the headband. You can write Dr. Teeth or the child’s last name on the foil.    Read more... (379 words, 8 images)

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. The American Dental Association held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8, 1949. This single day observance became a week-long event in 1955. In 1981, the program was extended to a month-long celebration known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month.  Read more... (369 words, 8 images)

One of the things that informed parents fear is tooth decay in children. Fortunately, as the world rapidly advances, there have been breakthroughs in the field of pediatric dentistry.

We all are aware that practicing good oral hygiene will help prevent tooth decay. In fact, we are familiar with those ads on television promoting tooth brushing and toothpaste to avoid tooth decay. There is a grain of truth in their claims but it is not the only component of good oral hygiene.  Read more... (521 words, 8 images)