Healthy Smiles Month at Children's Museum of Phoenix

Children’s Museum of Phoenix and Delta Dental of Arizona have partnered to bring oral health programming to the Museum for the month of February – National Children’s Dental Health Month. This marks the 17th consecutive year that the Museum and Delta Dental of Arizona have joined forces to provide oral health education programs to Museum visitors. The Museum will host interactive activities, shows and educational information related to the mouth, teeth, and oral health all month long. Thanks to Delta Dental of Arizona, oral health programming and activities are free with paid Museum admission. Children under the age of 1 are free as are members of the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. “Delta Dental of Arizona exists to provide a path to health and wellness to all Arizonans as well as access to health and wellness education,” said Barb Kozuh, executive director of the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation. “This interactive, family-friendly program is among our most long-running partnerships to proactively help kids – and their caregivers – learn about the importance of oral health and its connection to whole-body health. It is also just so much fun!” There will be a slew of daily hands-on activities available to families throughout the month-long celebration, including daily story time with a playologist and ample arts and crafts projects, including the chance to make a “toothsaver necklace” to hold lost teeth and keep them safe for the Tooth Fairy. There will also be educational opportunities in the KIDchen and The Children’s Garden to learn about the healthy foods you can eat that help your teeth stay healthy and even interactive puppet making that will teach kids about the teeth of various animals. Back by popular demand are also the Delta Dental of Arizona "Smile Bags" containing toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and fun facts about dental health. These free giveaways will be available daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to all visitors throughout the month, including for field trip visitors. Featured programs, each of which will be presented on select days throughout the month, include: The Great Flossini Presents “The Totally Tooth-Ular Magic Show:” Audience members become a part of the show with highly interactive magic routines designed specifically to reinforce the importance of brushing, flossing, eating healthy foods and visiting the dentist regularly. The magic shows will take place at 10:30 a.m. and again at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 4, 14, 21, and 26. A special series of performances will also be held on Feb. 7 during the Museum’s monthly “Free First Friday Night” at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Toothday: Celebrate “Tooth-day” at the Museum every Tuesday in February with a featured tooth-related activity. Each interactive activity will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays in February. From First Tooth to Loose Tooth: Q&A sessions with dental students from A.T. Still University. This program invites parents to ask questions about anything from thumb-sucking to the best time to take your baby to the dentist. These sessions will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 8, 15, and 22. Brushing Giant Teeth: This live demonstration in the Children’s Garden will give kids the chance to practice proper brushing techniques on a massive set of giant teeth. These demonstrations will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Feb. 3 and 21. “Mouth Healthy” treats in the KIDchen with Edible Ed: Join Edible Ed in the KIDchen as he uses the Delta Dental of Arizona/NOAH Mouth Healthy Cookbook to make delicious and healthy treats. Treats and live cooking demonstrations will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Feb. 13, 20, and 27. For a full schedule of activities and featured programming at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix throughout the month of February, please visit www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/events.

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