Submitted by Delta Dental of Washington.
TACOMA – The Tooth Fairy visited Tacoma on Wednesday, June 11 for a fun and interactive dental health education presentations at Travis and Franklin Elementary Schools.
The Tooth Fairy-led lesson was presented to nearly 300 kindergarten, first- and second-grade students on the importance of good oral hygiene and how students can take care of their smiles. The presentation is part of The Tooth Fairy Experience, a free dental health education program presented statewide by Delta Dental of Washington.
There are three modules that the program offers, including Caring For Your Smile, Baby Teeth Matter and Feeding Your Smile. All three modules are offered at no cost to teachers and school nurses statewide. From its launch in 2019, as part of Delta Dental’s vision for a cavity-free Washington, The Tooth Fairy Experience aims to improve dental health habits at an early age, reduce the incidence of tooth decay, and increase the number of kids who regularly visit the dentist – with a focus on rural and medically underserved communities…