| Delta Dental's Captain Supertooth
rides again! Each year in February - throughout National
Children's Dental Health Month - the caped superhero of
dental hygiene visits school children throughout New
Jersey to promote the importance of early preventive
dental care and teach them proper oral care.
The Captain Supertooth program is
part of Delta Dental's ongoing initiative to spread the
word that oral health is vital for good overall health.
Captain Supertooth visits schools
armed with a larger-than-life-sized toothbrush and other
fun props. During the 20-minute program, the Captain
shares helpful "teeth" tips, such as using
toothpaste in a pea-sized amount on a soft bristled
toothbrush, remembering "don't rush when you
brush" by brushing for at least one minute, eating
a balanced diet, and visiting their dentist for regular
checkups. The program is geared for children in
kindergarten through second grade, and is provided by
Delta Dental as a free public service.
Since the program began in 1990,
Captain Supertooth has instructed more than 30,000
children about proper dental care. This year Captain
Supertooth will visit a total of 28 schools throughout
the State of New Jersey. Because of the high demand for
this program, there is a waiting list.
Captain Supertooth Visits
Liberty Science Center February 23
If Captain Supertooth isn't on
your child's school calendar this year, don't despair.
Captain Supertooth will also appear at the Liberty
Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, on February
23 as part of a special Oral Health Day celebration at
the museum.
Oral Health Day is sponsored by
Delta Dental Plan of New Jersey, the University of
Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and the Hudson
County Dental Society.
For information about museum
hours, directions, and admission prices, please go to
www.lsc.org.
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