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Oral Health Equity: Tapping into the Creativity of Children

When it comes to promoting oral health equity, we often overlook a powerful resource: the creativity and innovation of children. The recent achievement of Ace-Liam Ankrah, a 2-year-old Ghanaian artist recognized by Guinness World Records as the “World’s Youngest Male Artist,” serves as a reminder of the untapped potential that lies within young minds. As […]

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Promoting Positive Oral Health Messages for Children

I sat on the couch next to my little 5 year old brother, ready to help him with reading and studying. He had his “EARLY Childhood Care Development Education: Social and Living Habits Step Three” book open. As he turned the pages, a rhyme caught my eye: “Eat sweet, visit the dentist, avoid sweets, avoid

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Happy Tooth, Happy You Series: Caleb’s Smile

Caleb frowned as he looked in the bathroom mirror. Two of his front teeth were broken and chipped. When he smiled, there were ugly jagged edges on the teeth instead of nice straight edges.  Caleb’s family didn’t have enough money to take him to the dentist to fix his broken teeth. “Don’t worry, we’ll get

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Tips to Help Your Child Fall in Love with Reading

Reading is an essential skill that can provide children with many benefits both in the short-term and long-term. Regular reading helps children develop their vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills. By reading a variety of texts, children can learn about different subjects, cultures, and perspectives, which can broaden their understanding of the world. Here are some

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