ELLOREE – Delta Dental of South Carolina’s Land of Smiles dental education program is on the road this fall, taking the fight for healthy teeth to 10,000 youth at nearly 40 schools across the state in the coming weeks.
The dynamic cast of superhero characters made their latest stop in Elloree for a performance at Elloree Elementary School, teaching good dental health habits to 109 students in kindergarten through third grade.
The Land of Smiles experience follows superhero Captain Super Grin as he defeats his nemesis, Caz Cavity, with the help of his sidekicks Terri T…
The Land of Smiles experience follows superhero Captain Super Grin as he defeats his nemesis, Caz Cavity, with the help of his sidekicks Terri the Tooth Fairy and Toothpick. Students learn the importance of brushing twice a day, brushing, using mouthwash, eating healthy foods and visiting the dentist regularly.
The program includes an oral health curriculum that adheres to the National Health Education Standards as well as South Carolina standards. It contains engaging, age-appropriate materials to make learning about dental health fun for children and includes activity sheets, which are also available in Spanish.
Delta Dental of South Carolina also provides free “smile bags” to schoolsupon onwards a part, through, students who participate in the program. Each kit includes a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss to help students practice the good oral health habits they learn. Newly created short videos, which summarize important oral health tips the program teaches children in schools, are now available to caregivers and can be found at www.landofsmilesprogram.org by selecting “South Carolina” and then “video parent/guardian” from the top toolbar.
“Our lively Land of Smiles show makes learning about dental health really fun for kids, but most importantly, it’s memorable,” said Stacy Harris, community outreach supervisor at Delta Dental of South Carolina.
“Pre- and post-performance testing shows that, on average, students show a nearly 30% increase in their good oral health behavior and knowledge after seeing a performance. This is the positive result we all want.”
Since its inception in the fall of 2014, Delta Dental’s Land of Smiles South Carolina program has taught more than 306,000 children how to care for their growing smiles through more than 1,100 school field shows in 45 counties of South Carolina, and through it. online version.
At least 30% of schools that receive the program have more than 80% of students enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program. The Land of Smilesexperience is offered free to schools, courtesy of Delta Dental of South Carolina.
Local teachers, school nurses and principals are invited to email Schools@NationalTheatre.com to request a live, live performance for this school year, or visit www.landofsmilesprogram.org to gain access to the online program at a date and time that works for their students.
