Like any essential worker, the Tooth Fairy can’t telecommute for her nightly collection rounds.
But COVID-19 has limited her other in-person appearances, so she’s found new ways to connect with kids during National Children’s Oral Health Month this February.
Britteny Zito, a Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) orthodontic resident, and the school’s in-house Tooth Fairy, shot a video of herself and other dental students answering questions from kids.
“I wanted to think of an innovative and exciting way to deliver oral health education to children during a time when the majority of learning is done virtually,’’ said Zito.
The National Institutes of Health indicates that there has been an increasing focus on children s health.
Children have begun to be recognized not only for who they are today but for their future roles in creating families, powering the workforce, and making American democracy work.
For all of these reasons, Falls Community Health, here in Sioux Falls, is reminding us, that February is both National Children s Oral Health Month and National School-Based Health Awareness Month.
521 N. Main Ave), of course, but did you know they also have clinics located in three Sioux Falls elementary schools? I certainly didn t!
The clinics are located in Hawthorne, Hayward, and Terry Redlin Elementary. They provide medical and dental services to students, school staff members, and community members. One of the great advantages of these clinics is that children can be cared for, without parents having to take time off from work to take them to health appointments.
Falls Community Health
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com)Â Falls Community Health has three-school based clinics along with their main location downtown.
Did you know that in addition to Falls Community Healthâs main location downtown, we also have three school-based clinics? The clinics are located inside of Hawthorne, Hayward, and Terry Redlin Elementary Schools, where youâll find medical and dental providers available to students, school staff, and the community.
This February, it is both
National Childrenâs Oral Health Month and
National School-Based Health Awareness Month. Weâd like to take this time to share the importance of childrenâs oral health care. Our clinics are able to provide exams, X-rays, fluoride, sealants, and restorative care. Our school-based clinics help to eliminate parents taking time off work and students missing class.
Falls Community Health
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com)Â Falls Community Health has three-school based clinics along with their main location downtown.
Did you know that in addition to Falls Community Healthâs main location downtown, we also have three school-based clinics? The clinics are located inside of Hawthorne, Hayward, and Terry Redlin Elementary Schools, where youâll find medical and dental providers available to students, school staff, and the community.
This February, it is both
National Childrenâs Oral Health Month and
National School-Based Health Awareness Month. Weâd like to take this time to share the importance of childrenâs oral health care. Our clinics are able to provide exams, X-rays, fluoride, sealants, and restorative care. Our school-based clinics help to eliminate parents taking time off work and students missing class.