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What is a School-Based Health Center?

February 4, 2019/1 Comment/in Back to School, Check-ups, Dental Hygiene, Doctor’s Visits, Family Life, Finding a Doctor, Infants, Learning and School, Oral Health, Parenting, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers, Vaccines /by Rise and Shine

School-based Health Centers are a great community resource and play an active role in providing health care for children.

How to reduce the risk of cavities around Halloween (and beyond)

October 24, 2018/in Dental Hygiene, Family Life, Holidays, Oral Health, Parenting, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers /by Rise and Shine

In addition to following these tips, we encourage families to participate in National Brush Day on November 1, and commit to brushing teeth for two minutes, twice a day.

Soothing a teething toddler

March 2, 2018/in Development, Infant, Infants, Oral Health, Right Feature, Teething, Toddler, Toddlers /by Rise and Shine

The most important thing is to remember that the pain and discomfort are only temporary!

Instilling healthy dental hygiene habits in kids

October 29, 2017/in Dental Hygiene, Infants, Oral Health, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers /by Rise and Shine

By instilling healthy dental hygiene habits such as brushing and flossing early on, parents can help put children on the path to a healthy smile.

Tips for a tooth-friendly Halloween

October 23, 2017/in Dental Hygiene, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Healthy Eating, Holidays, Oral Health, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers /by Rise and Shine

When your little ones trick or treat this Halloween, you should pair their candy consumption with these tips for a tooth-friendly Halloween.