Dental Health
Good oral hygiene and the importance of nutrition for your teeth are key messages for healthy smiles.
With our giant brushable mouth and traveling talking tooth, program participants learn the science of tooth decay and how to care for their teeth through hands-on, expert-led programs. Our one-of-a-kind dental-theme theater is also equipped with a real-life dental chair to help allay nerves about visiting the dentist. Topics include brushing, flossing, dentist visits, healthy eating, and losing and growing teeth.
Programs may be presented at the Poe Center or our staff can bring them to your location in person or online.
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Happy Teeth!
Schedule this program for: Preschool,
Join us for Jiggle Wiggle time with Mr. Big Mouth as students learn how to brush and take care of their teeth. Play our healthy snack foods game while learning about those who help us to take care of our teeth… making them Happy Teeth!
Program Length: 30 minutes -
Sheriff Tuffy Tooth
Schedule this program for: Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade,
Sheriff Tuffy Tooth really speaks to kids about the importance of tooth brushing, eating healthy foods and visiting the dentist. Invite the Sheriff, an animated, talking tooth and his deputy, “Bucky the Horse,” to visit your school or group for a one-of-a-kind experience!
Program Length: 30 minutesMeets Essential Standards:- Kindergarten: K.PCH.1.2,1.3,K.NPA.1.2
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Super Smiles!
Schedule this program for: Kindergarten, 1st Grade,
An exciting visit from Mr. Big Mouth will teach students the importance of proper brushing and flossing. Students play “Move It and Lose It” to demonstrate the exchange of primary teeth for permanent teeth. Annie and Moby™ take them on a visit to the dentist and a special guest, Captain Clean-Teeth, helps them leave this fun program with… Super Smiles!
Program Length: 45 minutesMeets Essential Standards:- Kindergarten: K.PCH.1.2,1.3, K.NPA.1.2
- Grade 1: 1.PCH.1.2,1.PCH.2.2, 1.NPA.2.2
- Grade 2: 2.PCH.1
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Clean and Chompin’!
Schedule this program for: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade,
You be the dentist! Practice tooth brushing and flossing on Mr. Big Mouth’s extra-large teeth. Pick healthy habits and nutritious snacks to prevent tooth decay. To help reinforce the importance of regular dental check-ups, volunteers will create a decay equation explaining how sugar and plaque lead to cavities.
Program Length: 45 minutesMeets Essential Standards:- Grade 2: 2.PCH.1
- Grade 3: 3.PCH.2, 3.NPA.1.2