Fall for Smiles 2015 Campaign Booklet

FALL for SMILES

Start Healthy Habits Early

Presented by Oral Health America and Patterson Dental2015

For Lifelong Benefi ts

What is Fall for Smiles?

FALL for SMILES

The campaign’s goal is to ensure that Americans of all ages understand how they can

positively impact their overall health with good oral health habits which include:

• Brushing, fl ossing and rinsing as part of a daily oral health routine

• Making regular dental appointments

• Choosing healthy foods for a nutritious diet and healthy mouth

• Avoiding use of tobacco products

As dental professionals, you already know how essential a healthy mouth is to wellness.

Join Oral Health America, Patterson Dental and other dental professionals across the

country to promote dental education by sharing the importance of healthy habits for

a lifetime of healthy smiles!

About the leading organizations: Oral Health America’s mission is to change lives by connecting communities with

resources to increase access to oral healthcare, education and advocacy for all

Americans, especially those most vulnerable. In 2010, OHA, in partnership with

the Dental Trade Alliance’s Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait initiative, created Fall for

Smiles to engage communities with tools aimed at educating the public about

the importance of a healthy mouth. For more information about Oral Health

America, please visit oralhealthamerica.org.

Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. is a value-added distributor of a complete line of

dental products, equipment and services for dentists, dental hygienists, dental

laboratories, institutions and other healthcare providers throughout North

America. Patterson Dental has been an industry leader for more than 130 years

and takes responsibility for working to improve healthcare access and treatment

options for everyone. Patterson supports Fall for Smiles because it’s never too

late to establish good oral care habits. Find out more at pattersondental.com.

Fall for Smiles is an annual communications initiative that strives to educate the public about the positive impact good oral health habits have on overall wellness.

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FALL for SMILES

Mark your calendar for Fall for Smiles with Oral Health America!

Learn how you can participate in the 2015

Fall for Smiles campaign by registering

for the kick-off webinar on Wednesday,

August 26 at 12:00 p.m. CDT. You’ll see

how dental practitioners across the

country are leveraging the campaign

to educate communities about the

importance of good oral health

and prevention.

This 45-minute webinar will give

participants a preview of this year’s

campaign tools you can use to engage

your community. The webinar will also

include the latest information about

Advocacy Day and upcoming

campaign events.

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Mark your calendar

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As kids head back to school and we get settled

into our autumn routines, it’s a great time to

refocus on the health of our families. Through

communications initiatives, customizable resources

and collaboration with partners across the country,

we are encouraging families and legislators to make

oral healthcare a habit and a priority.

Oral Health America encourages advocates to raise

their voices for oral health throughout the campaign.

You can also sign up to attend OHA’s Advocacy Day

Reception on September 30 in Washington, D.C.

and create a dialogue about the importance of

oral healthcare.

How do I participate?


For those looking to educate friends, family

members, patients or others you may care for

about oral health and prevention to care for

your mouth, we have a tip sheet tailored to both

children and older adults. To make learning

about dental health fun, we encourage you to

check out the campaign booklet; NEW this year

are Educational Activities and a Brushing Chart!

You’ll also fi nd our popular Coloring Sheet and a

Quiz to test your tooth wisdom.

You can enter our Fall for Smiles photo contest

by sharing the smiles of you and your loved

ones for a chance to receive free dental kits for

kids. Also, be sure to participate in our Webinars

and Twitter Chats to engage with other oral

health advocates.

For more information about the campaign and all of our resources,

please visit us online at oralhealthamerica.org/fallforsmiles.

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Fall for Smiles on Capitol Hill In 2014, Oral Health America and Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait, an initiative of the Dental Trade

Alliance, hosted a briefi ng on Capitol Hill. The event, “Communities Matter: Does Your Neighbor-

hood Determine Your Oral Health?” engaged policymakers and oral health leaders in a dialogue

to prioritize the reauthorization of CHIP and the Older Americans Act.

Distinguished speakers addressed the need for policies pertaining to the oral health of America’s

youth and older adults. In addition to gathering oral health leaders and supporters from across

the country, The Honorable Louis Wade Sullivan and Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) were rec-

ognized, respectively, for their work to create equity in oral healthcare and to legislate against

tobacco usage.


Share Your Fall for Smiles Stories!

In 2014 Dr. Bernard Fialkoff participated in Fall for Smiles by holding an educational event at the Ivy League Early

Learning Academy of Bayside, Long Island, New York. Together with state Sen. Tony Avella and Eric Schmitz of

Patterson Dental, Dr. Fialkoff engaged students in a dialogue about the importance of taking care of their mouths.

Any dental offi ce can participate in Fall for Smiles by utilizing this booklet and free campaign materials available

on oralhealthamerica.org/fallforsmiles. From educating patients about routine dental care to community grassroots

engagement to spread the message of the importance of oral health and prevention, OHA encourages all dental

professionals to join people in this important awareness campaign.

Tell us how you helped people “Fall for Smiles” this year by sending stories and photos to [email protected] and you could be featured here next year!

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Tips for a Healthy Mouth

Oral health is tied to overall health, which is why it is so

important to practice preventive care at home. Check out

the tips below to maintain a healthy mouth at every age.

Starting at birth, parents should gently brush a baby’s

gums after every feeding with either a baby toothbrush or

a washcloth. Children should have their fi rst dentist visit by

their fi rst birthday or as soon as their fi rst tooth appears.

Kids ages 2-6 should use a pea-sized amount of fl uoride

toothpaste to brush twice a day for two minutes, with a little

more for older kids. Don’t hesitate to brush young children’s

teeth again after they brush to ensure all of their teeth

are reached.

Replace toothbrushes for the entire family every 3-4 months

or sooner if the bristles show wear or family members have

been sick.

Once children have reached their 6th birthday or are capable

of rinsing and spitting without swallowing, supervise their

use of an alcohol-free, anti-cavity fl uoride rinse with the ADA

Seal of Acceptance.


Children should start fl ossing once a day as soon as they have

two teeth that touch each other. For younger children, parents

should fl oss for them. To teach an older child to fl oss, take

about 18 inches of fl oss and wrap it around the middle fi ngers

on both hands, wrapping the used fl oss around one fi nger as it

gets used. Alternatively, try fl osser handles or water irrigators

that may assist in developing good, lifelong oral hygiene habits.

Eat a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables and avoid all

tobacco products.

Visit your dentist and dental hygienist dentist twice a year for

regular cleanings and checkups.

Older adults who have trouble swallowing can use less

toothpaste when brushing or none at all – the most important

part of brushing is the actual act of brushing away food and

plaque. Also consider a child-sized toothbrush or electric

toothbrush for those with dexterity issues. Remember to

continue to fl oss and rinse with a mouthwash carrying the

ADA Seal of Acceptance.

Dental appliances should be cleaned every day and stored in

water when not in use. Metal frames, acrylic and resin surfaces

should be cleaned with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste and

rinsed in warm water.

Make sure your dentist has an up-to-date list of medications

and medical conditions for yourself or the person you care for.

Supported by Listerine

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1. How often should you visit the dentist and

dental hygienist?

a) Once a year b) Twice a year

c) Once every two years d) Only when you have

a dental issue

2. Dental coverage is included in Medicare

True or False

3. How long should you swish mouthwash in your

mouth for?

a) 10 seconds b) 5 min

c) As prescribed on the bottle

4. When should a child fi rst see the dentist?

a) Six months b) By his or her fi rst birthday

c) At age 3 d) Before starting school

5. Smokeless tobacco is safer than cigarettes

a) Both are bad for your b) Smokeless tobacco is safer

oral health

c) Cigarettes are safer

6. How long should you brush your teeth twice a day?

a) One minute b) Two minutes

c) 90 seconds d) 30 seconds

7. Eating a healthy diet is important for both oral health

and overall health

True or False

8. How often should you replace your toothbrush?

a) Every 3-4 months b) Every month

c) Every 5-6 months d) When worn or after being sick

e) A and D

9. Certain medications can impact your oral health

True or False

10. When should you use mouthwash?

a) When you brush your teeth b) Once a day

c) Once every two days d) To freshen your breath

Answers: 1. B, 2. False, 3. C, 4. B, 5. A, 6. B, 7. True, 8. E, 9. True, 10. A

Quiz!FALL for SMILES

Test your tooth wisdom with our fun quiz!


Share your smile!

There’s more than one way to share your photo!

Post to Oral Health America’s Facebook

page or tag @Smile4Health and use

#fallforsmiles. You can also email your

entries (enter as many times as you like)

to [email protected]

Any photos submitted may be used in communications by Oral Health America unless otherwise noted. All photos are due by October 31, 2015.

Share photos of your patients’ and sta� ’s healthy smiles to receive

a FREE Zooby sample pack from Denticator!

Sample pack includes*:Zooby 5% fl uoride varnish, an assortment of Zooby Prophy Paste

and an assortment of Zooby Disposable Prophy Angles*Limit of one sample pack per offi ce.

The Importance of Brushing and Rinsing

Mix three or four drops of your choice of food coloring in a few

tablespoons of water. Have your child swish it around in their

mouth for 10 seconds, then spit it out. Show your child where

the food coloring stuck to their teeth, indicating plaque buildup.

Have them brush and rinse their teeth and then swish with the

colored water again, noting how much less plaque there is after

brushing and using mouthwash.

Don’t Forget to Floss

An easy way to show kids how to floss is to demonstrate the

proper technique using an upside-down egg carton (the “teeth”)

and a piece of yarn (the “floss”). Once your child knows how to

floss, you can show her why it’s important to floss using a rubber

glove, paint and more yarn. Put the glove on your hand and coat

it in paint. Wipe the paint off of your hand with your fingers held

tightly together – this represents brushing your teeth. Show your

child all the paint left between your fingers that brushing alone

doesn’t reach. Then you can practice flossing between your

fingers with yarn.

Activities for the Whole Family

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Teaching kids about the importance of

taking care of their mouths can be fun!

Do the activities below with your kids

to encourage proper oral health habits

and show what happens when you

don’t take care of your teeth.

What you’ll need:

• Egg carton

• Hard-boiled egg

• Yarn

• Rubber glove

• Water

• Food coloring

• Cola beverage

• An assortment of healthy fruits and

vegetables

• Plate

An Egg-cellent Experiment

This experiment shows both the importance

of brushing your teeth and the damage sugary

drinks can do to your mouth. Take one hard-

boiled egg and place it in a glass of cola. Take

a second hard-boiled egg and coat it with

fl uoride toothpaste before also placing it in a

glass of cola. After one or two days, take the

eggs out of the cola beverage and note how

the shell of the fi rst egg is brown but that the

toothpaste protected the second egg from

being damaged by the chemicals in the liquid.

Smiley Snacks

Healthy eating is just as important as brushing

and fl ossing when it comes to maintaining a

healthy mouth. Encourage your kids to eat

mouth-friendly foods by creating smiley faces

out of healthy snacks. Snack suggestions

include carrot slices, nuts, orange and apple

slices, celery sticks, broccoli fl orets, etc. Take

photos of your kids’ creations and then let

them enjoy their healthy snacks.


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S M T W Th F S

MORNING YOUR TEETH ARE HAPPIER

ALREADY!NIGHT

MORNING HALFWAY TO A MONTH OF HEALTHY SMILES!NIGHT

MORNING GREAT JOB CLEANING

THOSE PEARLY WHITES!NIGHT

MORNING YOU DID IT! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

FOR A HEALTHY MOUTH!NIGHT

To keep your teeth healthy, you need to brush twice a day for at least two minutes each time, floss and rinse. Fill in the box on the calendar every time you brush to

develop healthy habits for a lifetime of wellness!

FALL for SMILESTo keep your teeth healthy, you need to brush twice a day for at least two

minutes each time, fl oss and rinse. Fill in the box on the calendar every

time you brush to develop healthy habits for a lifetime of wellness!

Brushing Chart

• Remember to visit your dentist every 6 months

• Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes and don’t forget to rinse and floss

• Avoid tobacco products and make healthy food choices

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• Remember to visit your dentist every 6 months

• Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes and don’t forget to rinse and floss

• Avoid tobacco products and make healthy food choices

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Visit oralhealthamerica.org/fallforsmiles to fi nd out how you can get involved in this year’s Fall for Smiles campaign and help

spread the message of the importance of oral health.

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