February is a great time to teach kids healthy habits. This month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals,
health care providers and others to promote the benefits of good oral health to children and adults, caregivers, teachers and many others.
The Greater St. Louis Dental Society is celebrating by hosting our
annual Dinosaur Doings on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 11:00am - 2:00pm at the Saint Louis Science
Center to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.
Please promote National Children's Dental Health Month
by displaying our event flyer in your office and sharing it with your patients. Download the flyer here.
Speaking at a school, church, daycare or other group about
dental health? The Dental Society has resources to help you in your presentation. We DVDs,
typodonts and brushes, books and activity sheets.
Call the Central Office @ (314) 569-0444 to reserve typodonts or DVDs
For information on National Children's Dental Health month, please visit the ADA's website
Your Mouth is Talking - Are You Listening?
In an effort to educate all Missourians on what it takes to keep a mouth healthy, the Missouri Dental Association (MDA) has developed the "Your Mouth is
Talking. Are You Listening?" campaign.
GKAS provides a two-day dental clinic, held at St. Louis University, in
February and October each year.
Give Kids A Smile - St. Louis is a not-for-profit which continues working to eliminate the silent
epidemic of dental disease for the millions of children who cannot sleep, eat properly, pay attention
in school, or simply smile.
Every child seen at the "Give Kids a Smile" clinic receives an oral examination, necessary radiographs,
a thorough cleaning and fluoride treatment and education on oral hygiene, proper nutrition, etc. Fillings
and extractions can also be completed at the clinic, with follow-up appointments scheduled with local,
volunteer dentists, if necessary. For more information about the Give Kids a Smile program, please contact Joan at (636-397-6453) or visit
their website gkas.org
Dental Health Theatre
The Delta Dental Health Theatre offers a unique blend of fun, entertainment and education to promote healthy
life-choices.
The Theatre guests enjoy an interactive 45 minute program, that includes an educational video, and interactive
games and discussions, that educate and inspire children and families to take care of their smiles and to adopt a
healthy lifestyle. For more information, contact 314-241-7391 or visit their website at
www.ddhtstl.org.
Speaker's Bureau
Throughout the year the Dental Society supports a Speaker's Bureau whose members teach children and adults about
the importance of oral health.
The Greater St. Louis Dental Society can provide your organization with member
dentists to speak at schools, health fairs and other events. To schedule a speaker for your event, please download
and fill out this form and return to the Society's office by mail or fax (314) 569-0448.
