It's February again... which means that is it Children's Dental Health Month. To be 100% honest this is my favorite month of the year at work. Ok ok ok... it's tied for first with July. July is when we hold our annual Patient Appreciation Pool Party (WHAT A BLAST!). I love February for a completely different reason. This month we get to go into local schools and teach 1st-5th graders about braces and the importance of good oral hygiene. Here at Hansen Orthodontics we all feel that it is very important to teach proper brushing technique from a young age. Students at that age are developing routines and habits that will stick with them for the rest of their lives... that is why we like to teach them young.
This year we will be seeing anywhere from 700 to 800 students in seven different schools! EIGHT HUNDRED KIDS... WOW! We are so thankful to the schools and teachers that allow us to come in, steal a little class time and teach the students about OH (Oral Hygiene). Good OH is very important and we make sure in every presentation that the kids know they are supposed to brush and floss 3 times a day, 7 days a week. Goodie bags with toothbrushes, floss, pencil and activity sheet are handed out as well.
So far this month we have seen 300+ kids in 3 schools. I cant wait till Friday when we get to visit Heckethorn Elementary!
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