National Brush Day

Get Ready for National Brush Day on November 1st!

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

On this day (and every day!

Key Points: 
  • On this day (and every day!
  • ), parents are encouraged to make sure their kids brush their teeth for two minutes, twice a day.
  • These fun kid-friendly songs will get added to the National Brush Day "Tooth Tunes" playlist on Spotify for families to brush along to with the goal of raising awareness on the importance of good oral health.
  • You can help spread the word to families about National Brush Day by sharing these free downloadable marketing materials to get the word out via email, social media, websites, in-office and more:

Did You Brush Your Teeth Today? Millions of Kids Don’t Have Access to Basic Oral Care Like a Toothbrush and Toothpaste, and Crest and Oral-B Want to Help Change That

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

For every product purchased during November, Crest and Oral-B will donate product to a kid that needs it the most1.

Key Points: 
  • For every product purchased during November, Crest and Oral-B will donate product to a kid that needs it the most1.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221101005541/en/
    This is not how kids should have to brush their teeth.
  • It starts every day in their bathrooms without access to the basic tools, and spreads to their ability to access dental education, care and treatment.
  • The goal is to disrupt peoples complacency on the issue of underserved kids not getting the oral care they need.

Parents struggle with kids' oral care habits in Delta Dental survey

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Monday, August 12, 2019

According to the Children's Oral Health Survey, nearly 1 in 2 parents in America is challenged with getting their kids to practice proper oral care.

Key Points: 
  • According to the Children's Oral Health Survey, nearly 1 in 2 parents in America is challenged with getting their kids to practice proper oral care.
  • The Delta Dental national survey indicates that having kids make their beds (29%) is relatively easy for parents compared to instituting proper oral care.
  • Already poor oral habits could continue to deteriorate," said Joe Dill, DDS, MBA, Delta Dental Plans Association's vice president of dental science and network strategy.
  • Dental screening requirements reinforce the important role of children's oral health during the academic year, as oral health diseases, such as tooth decay, can interfere with learning.

Parents say kids' oral health not making the grade observes Delta Dental survey

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Thursday, July 18, 2019

Likewise, parents recently assigned grades to the status of their kids' oral health as a part of the Children's Oral Health Survey.

Key Points: 
  • Likewise, parents recently assigned grades to the status of their kids' oral health as a part of the Children's Oral Health Survey.
  • Views of their young ones' oral health tend to diminish over time as parents relinquish control of kids' brushing and flossing habits.
  • Get your toothbrush ready not brushing enough (50%) is the most popular response from parents, according to the Delta Dental national survey.
  • Parents can help keep their children's oral health on track with the free Delta Dental mobile app featuring a toothbrush timer.