Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood disease in the United States.*
According to the CDC, students miss more than 34 MILLION hours of school each year due to dental disease.
By participating in Storytime Smiles, you'll teach children healthy dental hygiene habits that prevent tooth decay and help set them up for future success!
Your Education kit:
You should have received a superhero-themed resource kit that includes books, a lesson plan and the educational resources below, as well as superhero capes and masks.
This site contains additional materials that enhance your education resource kit.
Scroll down for:
- bonus materials including brushing charts and supplemental activities
- coloring contest sheets
- tools to promote your story time, including posters, flyers, and social media posts
*National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
thank you for participating!
If you have a question please email programs@ncohf.org
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Here you'll find additional coloring sheets, brushing charts, and pledge sheets!
brushing charts
Download and print these handy charts to help kids track their daily brushing habits and prevent cavities!
Download Dental Hygiene Habit Tracker
activities for 2nd-3rd graders
coloring contest:
Print additional coloring sheets to invite more kids to enter our coloring contest for a chance to win a Scholastic® gift card.
Download Contest Coloring Sheet
Share your Storytime Smiles event with parents using these eye-catching post graphics that are sure to stop the scrolling!
Or add your logo to the bottom right corner of these versions:
Add your event information in Facebook or Instagram stories:
not sure what to say?
Click here to download sample posts.
Raise awareness about your Storytime Smiles event throughout your community with these colorful posters and flyers!
Each includes a space to write or print details about your event and add your library branding.
Choose 1 of 3 colors or use them all!
The Delta Dental Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organizationestablished in 1980, which serves as the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and North Carolina. DDF is dedicated to developing and enhancing partnerships and programs to improve oral and overall health and health equity.
For more information, visit www.deltadental.foundation