#MySmileMatters Youth Engagement Plan

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Why Children’s Dental Health Needs a Youth Movement #MySmileMatters Youth Movement, an Initiative of America’s ToothFairy, was created in 2013 and remains the nation’s only youth engagement effort geared toward children’s dental health and wellness. Despite tooth decay being the #1 chronic childhood disease in the US, the issue remains under the radar and overlooked in many circles. America’s ToothFairy believes young people need to be engaged in addressing the issues they face. Today, the “noise” in the world related to health concerns can be overwhelming, and it is no wonder issues like childhood obesity, asthma, and cancer get so much attention as they are all life-threatening and can be dangerous…but so is tooth decay, if left untreated. It is the intent of America’s ToothFairy to engage youth in becoming advocates, not only for their own dental health and wellness, but that of peers and friends through the #MySmileMatters Youth Movement. Using this year’s theme, Cavities are NOT Supposed to Happen, America’s ToothFairy invites all young people to help us change the conversation and raise the optics on children’s dental health and wellness…and have fun doing it! The #MySmileMatters National Youth Engagement Plan is full of ways to help adult allies and youth facilitate projects to change beliefs, behaviors, and the environment related to dental health and wellness. While we offer a ton of great projects, we invite the creativity of young people into the process. Cavities are NOT Supposed to Happen: Addressing Social Norms Related to Dental HealthA “social norm” is a commonly held belief, ranging from expectations to unwritten rules. Theyoften exist within nations, regions, social groups, ethnicities, and other societal delineations.Social norms can shape our choices, thus impacting our lives significantly in some cases. Ourperceptions of what others think or do may influence our own personal choices and behaviors.It is customary in many households to brush your teeth twice a day. We see national campaignsupholding this belief and, it is, in fact, healthy to brush your teeth twice a day. To many, it isalso a commonly held belief that “everybody gets cavities.” Additionally, the consequences oftooth decay are not considered detrimental as long as appropriate treatment is applied (i.e., thedentist fills the cavity). The truth is Cavities are NOT Supposed to Happen and not everybodygets them. The social norm, or belief, that cavities are “a part ofgrowing up” or “everyone gets them” is simply not true.Although cavities are largely preventable, they remain themost common chronic disease for children (ages 6-11) andadolescents (ages 12-19)1 in the US. Because of this, it is essentialfor youth to learn more about the issues related to dental health andbecome advocates for change in their school, community, and possiblyeven their own state.2 www.MySmileMatters.org www.AmericasToothFairy.org

How to Use the#MySmileMatters National Youth Engagement PlanThis plan is intended to provide a ready-to-use model for helping youth and their adult alliesintegrate dental health advocacy, learning, and teaching opportunities into their school andcommunity without having to think about it too much. By giving youth-led groups and initiativesa place to start, we invite you to take on the issue of children’s dental health and wellness fromthree perspectives: 1. Activities to increase dental health literacy by changing beliefs Example: Dental health education in schools or uncovering community data related to dental health access 2. Activities to change dental health habits by changing behavior: Example: Establishing brushing programs in elementary schools or holding a water demonstration in a school cafeteria 3. A ctivities effecting whole populations by changing the environment: Example: Removing sugar-sweetened beverages from school grounds or ensuring all students have a water bottleTo design an effective dental health initiative, it is recommended that you choose activitieswithin each of the three areas. Activities changing beliefs are often about building awareness orproviding basic education. While important, they may not create long-lasting change. Activitiesseeking to change behavior may be a bit more complex, but often include programming makingit simpler for certain behaviors to occur…or not occur (depends on the desired outcome).Activities seeking to change the environment are typically the most complex, but they may alsocreate lifelong change effecting many people. Choose a mix of activities from the lists or makeup your own in order to make dental health and wellness interesting and FUN!!!Steps for Becoming a #MySmileMatters Youth Group/Member1. Register your group at: http://bit.ly/EngPlnReg2. Order a ToothFairy 101 Community Education Kit: http://bit.ly/ToothFairyKit3. W rite your dental health project plan using the #MySmileMatters National Youth Engagement Plan4. Engage in social media (See page 7)5. Report your project outcomes (See page 9)www.MySmileMatters.org www.AmericasToothFairy.org 3

Changing Beliefs: Start a New ConversationYouth advocates must start by learning what their school/community knows or perceives whenit comes to dental health issues, practices, and problem-solving. If you want to create change,you first have to understand the problem at hand. Start with a simple survey or focus group. Askpeople you know about their knowledge and practices when it comes to their own dental health.Review the data collected and begin to tell the true story of what people know and what actionsthey take to address their own dental health and wellness. If we want to change beliefs, wemust educate first. Below are examples of commonly held beliefs (social norms) youth can useto start a new conversation related to dental health and wellness. You can also come up withyour own!Social Norm TruthEverybody gets cavities Cavities are NOT supposed to happenFlossing is not important if you brushtwice a day Floss once a day to clean where yourBaby teeth do not matter and fall out anyway toothbrush cannot reach2 Baby teeth hold the right space forEverybody goes to the dentist permanent teeth3Everybody has equal access to Some people do not have a dentist nearfluoridated water their home and live in “dental deserts”4Water is boring About 25% of the US does not have fluoridated community water5 Water is vital for optimal health Activities to Change Beliefs• A pply for a ToothFairy 101 Community Education Kit & teach younger children healthy dental habits• C reate a social media campaign using the theme Cavities are NOT Supposed to Happen• C reate posters, flyers, & fact sheets on children’s dental health• Conduct a policy study in your school/community related to a dental health issue• Investigate school nutrition options for students• D etermine if there are food deserts in your community• R esearch to see if water sources in your community contain fluoride• Study availability of sugar-sweetened beverages in your school/community• C onduct or participate in a health fair in your school/community & showcase dental health awareness efforts• C elebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month (February) & National Dental Hygiene Month (October) with social media & other events• C reate opportunities to connect dental health to overall health4 www.MySmileMatters.org www.AmericasToothFairy.org

Changing Behavior: Know Better-Do Better!Taking dental health literacy a step further, youth advocates can help peers, families membersand the community at-large begin to change their behavior related to dental health and wellness.Youth advocates are perfectly positioned to come up with a great idea, pitch it to an adult allyor leader, and make it happen.We also know when people know better they can do better. When we take the time to changebeliefs, we can actually influence behavior and the choices people make. Solidifying positivebehavior can take time. If we can start by making choices easier by addressing access andavailability to learning opportunities and care, we can begin to help those who know betterdo better.An example of changing behavior is making a more desirable choice easier for elementaryschool children by creating a toothbrushing program in the classroom. Establishing soliddental health habits at an early age sets the stage for good oral health later in life. High schoolstudents could help establish a program where elementary school children have a process forobtaining a toothbrush (Host a Smile Drive!), toothpaste, learn proper brushing techniques(Use the ToothFairy 101 Community Education Kit!), establish a daily classroom routine andhelp children become lifelong lunchtime toothbrushers! Activities to Cool Idea Change Behaviors CIieGntnHihslfoveosliueswabueseertsndifsittgcfoeyreaeeepctsIwleatfnscuthofeerbanltdluetohhedbtewoonyrrweitcb&iymeeocdaadien&otgylfece&luBbu. eromdintrdeiicenyneskt.I&hmoawgetSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns CaStruaoepvHiNptiaoOepssTepden• J oin/Start a “Health Club” in your i m a g e i m pa c t o r a l h ea l t h & tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns CaStaruoevpiNHtpieaoOspsTepden CaStruaoepvHNiptiaoOepssTepdeCaSntruaoepvHiNptiaoOepssTepden school focusing on issues related to CaStrauoevpiHNptiaeoOpssTepden student wellness tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdnstSouaHprCeapapNovpisOteeieTdns• J oin/Start a backpack stuffing tSouaHprCeapapNovpsiOteeiendTs tSouaCHrpeaapvNpoiptsOieeeTdsn CaSartuevopitNHpieOoasspTepden program to include nutritious food CaSartuevopitNHpieOoasspTepden and dental hygiene products for students in need wellness? tSoauHCrpeapaNpvoipsOtieeeTdns• C onduct #WaterWednesday water demonstrations in your school cafeteria or in a public setting• C onduct a #toothfriendly food demonstration in your school cafeteria or in a public setting• E stablish a toothbrushing program in an elementary program• P romote a water bottle distribution program in your school• P romote bullying prevention programswww.MySmileMatters.org www.AmericasToothFairy.org 5

Changing the Environment: Making Positive Choices EasierChange is never easy, but the long-term impact of environmental change can be lasting.“Environmental change” is defined as changing systems, structures, regulations and ruleseffecting whole populations or segments of a community. When we can create change withinthe environment where someone lives, works and plays, we can essentially change his/herability to make choices. When we make positive choices easier, or simply “the norm,” bychanging the environment in which choices are made, we can impact many more people atone time and over time.Changing the environment is not simple, nor quickly done. America’s ToothFairy believes youthcan begin to uncover local conditions to change beliefs (awareness and understanding), startto move the needle on behavioral change, and eventually have significant impact by changingthe environment in which people live, learn and play (e.g., schools, community, home, etc.).There are many ways to change the environment, but it all starts with understanding currentconditions. Conditions are shaped by beliefs and policies. Sometimes just a simple “rule”can have a large impact. Once uncovered, conditions can be changed, thus creating moreopportunities for better decisions to be made and made more easily. Cool Idea Activities to Change the Environment Sugar-Free Sporting Event • E stablish a hygiene closet at yourGdsissepeutsopgorayatlrdorint-umisgnrwesesntevceteehattnodeotonolhw’esfadhavseotbehrdeealaveseostiunrc&aglygoaetwr-hsfa.ertereer school where students can access needed dental health (and other)* EcxotnrcaepsosiionntspifroycoeueddsontaotAe merica’stSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns products To o t h Fa i r y ! tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns CaStaruoevpiNHtpieaoOspsTepden CaStruaoepvHiNptiaoOepssTepden • Host a Smile Drive to collect dental CaStrauoevpiHNptiaeoOpssTepden CaStruaoepvHNiptiaoOepssTepdeCaSntruaoepvHiNptiaoOepssTepden care products to fill the hygiene closet tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdnstSouaHprCeapapNovpisOteeieTdns or donate them to a local organization tSouaHprCeapapNovpsiOteeiendTs tSouaCHrpeaapvNpoiptsOieeeTdsn CaSartuevopitNHpieOoasspTepden • Plant a Smile Garden to source your CaSartuevopitNHpieOoasspTepden community/school cafeteria with toothfriendly food tSoauHCrpeapaNpvoipsOtieeeTdns • Change policy related to water access in your school/community center • A ddress community water fluoridation where fluoride is either missing or under threat • Organize a “Day of Service” where local dentist(s) provide care to children & youth in need • Get all sugar-sweetened beverages out of your school’s cafeteria, vending machines, or sporting events • Document your health club’s advocacy efforts & what you learned about school/community policies on dental health & wellness6 www.MySmileMatters.org www.AmericasToothFairy.org

#MySmileMatters Youth Movement & Social MediaSocial media is a great way to showcase your efforts to change beliefs, behaviors, and theenvironment when it comes to children’s dental health and wellness. Before you get too far downthe road, make sure you join #MySmileMatters on all of its social media platforms. Post pictures,make your own online messaging, and always tag #MySmileMatters when you do. Crafting Social Media Posts To help us find your messaging and make our collective messaging more impactful, use the hashtags below Monday-Friday to help us keep the conversation going on children’s dental health and wellness. #MolarMonday: Focus & post on the importance of teeth for eating. Dental pain makes eating nutritious foods a struggle. Use Monday to talk about the importance of a pain-free mouth! #ToothyTuesday: Research & post facts about dental health. Show your toothy knowledge to all your friends! #WaterWednesday: Research & post the impact of water on dental health, the problems created by sugar-sweetened beverages & the benefits of community fluoridated water. #HealthyThursday: Demonstrate the connection between dental health & overall health. Talk about how dental health is connected to other heath issues. #FluorideFriday: Create posts on the importance of access to fluoridated water & dental care products containing fluoride.Favorite Hashtags Cool Idea aHllaDavbeeonauttdaatl eyHeietnhay! ltohurTsackheooOl wveher rDeaity’sHsoasahlwtaagtysasghuesslopemu#eMs bfyeinSlodmwyileoaMusrwamtetelels! rssa,gbeust, #DrinkoftheToothFairy &caDhwrdaeeersanlslnctuietsepst,rsa.orser pasorTemoseoetnohttFihnaegirrydc,eranetataotliovhteeha, lth #toothfriendly #oralhealth es&S-ctnhaaeoftwtoeelsrdlneneetonwtoetsnarpslaahnpeneaorltu, hncfaecmtesnintsm, orningtSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns #GotWings #fluoridetSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns CaStruaoepvHiNptiaoOepssTepden #water CaStruaoepvHNiptiaoOepssTepdeCaSntruaoepvHiNptiaoOepssTepden #smile tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns CaStaruoevpiNHtpieaoOspsTepden school TV chan&nienl-sh. ouse tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns CaStruaoepvHiNptiaoOepssTepden CaStrauoevpiHNptiaeoOpssTepden CaStruaoepvHNiptiaoOepssTepdeCaSntruaoepvHiNptiaoOepssTepdentSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdnstSouaHprCeapapNovpisOteeieTdns tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns CaStaruoevpiNHtpieaoOspsTepden CaStrauoevpiHNptiaeoOpssTepden tSouaHprCeapapNovpsiOteeiendTs CaSartuevopitNHpieOoasspTepden tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdnstSouaHprCeapapNovpisOteeieTdns CaSartuevopitNHpieOoasspTepden tSouaCHrpeaapvNpoiptsOieeeTdsn CaSartuevopitNHpieOoasspTepden tSoauHCrpeapaNpvoipsOtieeeTdns tSouaHprCeapapNovpsiOteeiendTs tSouaCHrpeaapvNpoiptsOieeeTdsn CaSartuevopitNHpieOoasspTepden tSoauHCrpeapaNpvoipsOtieeeTdnswww.MySmileMatters.org www.AmericasToothFairy.org 7

Hosting an Awesome Smile DriveAmerica’s ToothFairy is home to the annual Smile Drive effort designed to raise awareness ofthe importance of dental health and to collect much needed dental care products for children inneed. If you have ever conducted a food or blood drive, then you already understand the basicsof a Smile Drive: collect stuff and give it to other people.While America’s ToothFairy focuses on Smile Drive in February during National Children’s DentalHealth Month, your group can host one anytime for any length of time. Some of our best “SmileDrivers” are youth groups who collect dental care products starting at the beginning of theschool year until the end of February. Others collect for just a short period of time and stillmanage to collect THOUSANDS of products. Not hundreds—THOUSANDS! Smile Drive Tips 1. Prepare early. Map out: a. Who: Who will lead the effort and who will you target for donations? Who will receive your product once it is collected? (You choose a local youth-serving organization in your community to receive your donations.) b. W here: Where will you place your Smile Drive boxes? The more boxes the better! Host a box making party! c. W hen: When will you start and how long will your collection last? d. How Much: Set your goal HIGH! Aim for the thousands! 2. R egister your Smile Drive with America’s ToothFairy: http://bit.ly/ATSD2016 3. P romote! Promote! Promote! Download the Smile Drive Toolkit (sent to you when you register) or make your own signs using the America’s ToothFairy logo. Use social media, the local TV and radio station and newspaper to tell everyone you are doing a Smile Drive. 4. Design a contest between student groups and teachers, coaches and players, dental practices and local businesses to invite them to collect with you. 5. Allow for monetary donations. Set up donation containers to collect extra change or a whole check and your group can purchase product in bulk. 6. Partner with a local retailer that sells dental care products to see if you can host a collection day in their location. 7. Ask your dentist to help. Dentists may have toothbrushes to donate or can request donations from a local dental representative to see if he/she can help increase your collection. 8. Get your local place(s) of worship involved. Faith-based entities are great places for a Smile Drive and many have programs supporting children and youth in need who would love to receive your collected products. 9. Report your results! Your on-time report makes you eligible for great prizes! 10. Have fun and feel great about giving back to your community.8 www.MySmileMatters.org www.AmericasToothFairy.org

Tell Your Success StoryThe best way to help us know what you are doing and spread the word about #MySmileMatters isto engage with us on social media. We also want you talking to your school and community aboutwhat you have learned and what changes you have created effecting dental health and wellness.You can always make a poster telling your school, community, and the world what you learned anddid. You can make a PowerPoint presentation full of pictures showing what you carried out tochange conditions for dental health. You can make a quick video and post it on YouTube.We invite you to consider using a platform creating interesting visuals and aids in storytelling to helpengage potential audiences in learning more about, not just dental health, but your efforts to createcommunity change. There is an old “rule” in healthcare saying, “If you didn’t document it, it didn’thappen,” so make sure we know your story happened! Resources Below are Resources for Telling your #MySmileMatters Story Storify: https://storify.com/ Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ Animoto: https://animoto.com/ Photovoice: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photovoice or https://photovoice.org/ Vine: https://vine.co/ Cool Idea Cool Idea Plant a Smile Garden aphtUnprhpeoHasdoeSrlrpece/ostodtbligtpttairaacihhrvrayelyseeutemicocnatTaaouscefotr,rrthoaeoaTmeltcotlohrsiahmhhcetoksFeaeaelnetaplrar.haiterlbmytcylahreBoakum1urktshs0oueneha1ogsnbitnKththichgtiatiishsnrbctiyeglaorhdauarsdtPrsecrelahytrnhaisiol.noycleg&goharl arnmtSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdnsIhbtfPnedhuseloaelaetevtylnnteeeicthtxprsaeyypatlaioetlfhSlnhnoremmdieeoeaaidnllclheeytcDoahataGehongdralanneonodnarya!ceehdcdtacncueceltttonneichaotugshehtlnslrdoapeyabtraeh.ibofetivoneyitlaeio,lwtplbtdryl ehetoegethentnornehneojoeefwyiratsn,tti,ntogtSoauCHrpeaapvNpoiptsOieeeTdsn tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns CaStaruoevpiNHtpieaoOspsTepden CaStruaoepvHiNptiaoOepssTepden CaStrauoevpiHNptiaeoOpssTepden CaStruaoepvHNiptiaoOepssTepdeCaSntruaoepvHiNptiaoOepssTepden CaSartuevopitNCHpiaSeOaortauseovpspTieNtHppideOoeaspsnTepdenCaSratueovCpaSiNrtatuHpeoivpeOioNaHtpisepsOoaTsepspTepdCaedSeratnuneovpiNtHpieOoaspsTepden tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdns tSouaHpCreapapNovpistOeeieTdnstSouaHprCeapapNovpisOteeieTdns CaaSrveutioptNipeHOsoasTpepdentSoauCHrpeaapvNpoiptsOieeeTdsn CaSartuevopitNHpieOoasspTepdenf a m i l i e s i n n ee d .tSoauCHrpeaapvNpoiptsOieeeTdsn tSoauCHrpeaapvNpoiptsOieeeTdsntSoauCHrpeapaNvpoiptsOieeeTdns tSouaHprCeapapNovpsiOteeiendTs tSouaCHrpeaapvNpoiptsOieeeTdsn CaSartuevopitNHpieOoasspTepdentSoauCHrpeaapvNpoiptsOieeeTdsn tSoauHCrpeapaNpvoipsOtieeeTdns tSouaHrpCeapapNovipsOteieeTdns CaaSrveutioptNipeHOsoasTpepden Cavities are NOT tSouHppapopseedn Cavities are NOT Supposed to Happenwww.MySmileMatters.org www.AmericasToothFairy.org 9

2017 National Health Observances Because dental health is often left out of many health conversations, America’s ToothFairy works to integrate our own messaging into existing National Health Observances. You can find all National Health Observances at https://healthfinder.gov/nho/. Below are some of our favorites for connection to children’s dental health and wellness. Cool Idea January National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week February (January 23-29, 2017)phWEspeescoohathlapieloctblnhoeielilsf/isnsacheekocaefeemfdydHemtectwuootaniilnthtiythhgayoviuCsscetrsleuuufanbdeutvestienu,onryritycetoeoho.uu.enlYraogolotkuhra&t March National Children’s Dental Health Month American Heart Month Give Kids a Smile Day National Nutrition Month National School Breakfast Week World Oral Health Day (March 20)wellness. April Alcohol Awareness MonthHave this National Autism Awareness Monthgroup for bbeeenssttuhrceinhcgaonyocoreduinangtatgpinreegoaptle National Minority Health Month have the Oral Cancer Awareness Month health! National Public Health Week World Health DaytSoauCrHpeapavNpoitpOsieeeTsdn tSoauCrHpeapavNpoitpOsieeeTsdn CaSarutevoiptNipHCeaOSoasartuevspoTpietNpHpideeOoasnspTepdeCanSartuevopiCNtaSHpiarteueOovoapsiNtHsppTieOeoapsspdTCeepaSdnaertuenvopiNtHpieOoasspTepden Every Kid Healthy Week CaaSrveutiotpNiepHOsoaTspepden tSoauCrHpeapavNpoitpOsieeeTsdn tSoauCrHpeapavNpoitpOsieeeTsdn tSoauCrHpeapavNpoitpOsieeeTsdn aCreaNvitOieTs tSouHppapopseedn CaaSrveutiotpNiepHOsoaTspepden tSoauHCrpeapaNvpoiptsOieeeTdns Cavities Cavities are NOT are NOT Supposed Supposed to Happen to Happen May Hand Hygiene Day (May 5) World No Tobacco Day (May 31) Grants National Physical Fitness & Sports MonthreYgWaoissotuatortthechcftrioahtiGnplllrgfo:ma/ow/fnerboitdn#irtiMgOa.olypyuaap/nSrcMoymcerSo-itolneMuufeMnnNowtitaeussietw.rltessetbrtsyer September National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month National Suicide Prevention Week National School Backpack Awareness Day Malnutrition Awareness Week October Health Literacy Month National Bullying Prevention Month National Dental Hygiene Month National Health Education Week Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31) November American Diabetes Month Great American Smokeout (3rd Thursday) December National Handwashing Awareness Week10 www.MySmileMatters.org www.AmericasToothFairy.org

Create a Fundraising Teamfor America’s ToothFairyYouth groups are powerful fundraisers and you are invited to create a Ten for 10 FundraisingTeam for America’s ToothFairy. This is simple and your initial investment is only $10! Here’s how it works:1. Register for your own fundraising page or create a team: http://bit.ly/AT104102. Set your fundraising goal at a minimum of $1003. Share your page with 10 or more people you know asking them for a contribution of $10 or moreEvery $100 raised will be used to help 10 children in need receive free dentalcare supplies, preventive education and desperately needed treatment Thank you for your support!ResourcesRegister your #MySmileMatters efforts here: http://bit.ly/EngPlnRegAccess the 2016-2017 #MySmileMatters National Youth Engagement Planhere: http://bit.ly/YthEngPlan2016Learn about #MySmileMatters Grant Opportunities here: http://bit.ly/MSMNewsGeneral Oral Health Information & Data: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:www.cdc.gov/oralhealthInformation in English & Spanish on Community Water Fluoridation: Campaign for DentalHealth: www.ilikemyteeth.orgPolicy related to children’s dental health: Children’s Dental Health Project: www.cdhp.orgHealthy People 2020: www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topics/oral-healthUS Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health: http://1.usa.gov/1QMIc3eSources:1. Dye BA, Tan S, Smith V, Lewis BG, Barker LK, Thornton-Evans G, Eke PI, Beltrán-Aguilar ED, Horowitz AM, Li CH. Trends in oral health status, United States, 1988-1994 and 1999-2004. Vital Health Stat 11. 2007;(248):1-92.2. American Dental Association website: http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/f/flossingbaby3. American Dental Association’s Healthy Mouth website: http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/b/baby-teeth4. A rticle: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/do-you-live-in-a-dental-desert-check-our-map/5. C DC website: http://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/basics/index.htmwww.MySmileMatters.org www.AmericasToothFairy.org 11

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