As grocery store aisles turn pastel, and chocolate bars are replaced by chocolate bunnies we are reminded that spring is in the air and Easter is approaching fast! While it may be tempting to fill your child’s Easter basket with marshmallow chicks and jellybeans, it will be … [Read more...]
PANDA: Educating Dentists in Child Abuse Prevention
PANDA stands for Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness. It’s the name of an educational program sponsored by the Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, Inc. PANDA trains dental office personnel, as well as teachers, school nurses, and any other groups of people who … [Read more...]
Tooth Fairy Pays More for a Tooth in 2013
The Tooth Fairy was a lot more generous in 2013 than the year before, with the going rate for a lost baby tooth rising more than 44% from 2012 levels. The average gift for a lost baby tooth last year was $3.50, up $1.08 from the prior year according to The Original Tooth Fairy … [Read more...]
Oral Health Books to Read to Your Child
Reading to your child feeds their imagination and contributes to a deeper understanding of the world. Many children’s books are made to teach a lesson, so it’s best when parents put some thought into the books they choose for their children. With that being said, here are 7 books … [Read more...]
5 Toothbrushing Tips from Captain Supertooth
Hey Moms, Dads, and Caregivers! Captain Supertooth here. February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and I am here to teach you a little bit about your little one’s toothbrush (and yours, too). If you brush the recommended amount – twice daily for at least two minutes per session … [Read more...]