Community Outreach: Infant Oral Health
Free Infant Exam/Parent Education Appointment Program. Dr. Amanda will provide oral/dental education to parents (free of charge; see your pediatrician for a voucher) for infants 0-18 months of age. These efforts are made in hopes of providing greater community awareness of children's dental health and instilling preventative strategies, that may help combat dental decay, as it is recognized as the most common chronic childhood disease.
Wiregrass Wednesdays
This spring we will again be participating in some fun activities as part of The Shops at Wiregrass Wednesday children events in Wesley Chapel. We will provide oral health education to these children.
February is Children's Dental Health Month
This month nationally dentists are doing all we can to gain awareness of children's dental health. Our office provides oral health education programs (free of charge) to our area schools & preschools during this month. If you are interested in having your school participate in these programs please contact us for more information.
Here are some helpful tips for you and your family to promote healthy dental habits and reduce your child’s risk of tooth decay:
· Sugary foods & drinks should be consumed with meals. Saliva production increases during meals and helps neutralize acid production and rinse food particles from the mouth.
· Limit snacking between meals. If kids crave a snack, offer them nutritious foods.
· Monitor beverage consumption – Instead of soft drinks & juice all day, children should also choose water and low-fat milk.
· Help your children develop good oral hygiene habits (brushing and flossing daily) and schedule regular dental visits.
2011 Toys for Tots
We are serving as a donation site for West Pasco County’s collection for Toys for Tots. Please bring any new, unwrapped children’s toys to our office by December 12th.
Toddler Time
Providing dental education to our youngest patients........we love these kinds of events. On May 4th, a local mom's group will be visiting our office with their toddlers in effort to introduce them to the experience of the dental office. If you have a similar group that you are interested in having visit our office, please feel free to Contact Us.
March Event: Respect Yourself & Others
This month we provided a fun & educational experience for our local Daisy Girl Scout troops. To earn the purple petal of the daisy flower, Dr. Amanda offer the girls education about the virtue "respect yourself & others." We spent the evening snacking on foods that are healthy for yourself & your teeth, as well as practicing our toothbrushing skills.
