Preschoolers Learn Good Oral Hygiene from Manhattan Dental Care Staff

By Jennifer E. Stoner

Did you know February was National Children’s Dental Health Month? Chances are your preschooler did if you live in the Manhattan or Elwood area. That is because The Manhattan Dental Care staff visited nine preschool classes in February talking about the benefits of good oral health to children and their teachers.

The visits included three classes at St. Paul’s UCC Preschool, two classes at St. Joseph’s Catholic School, two classes at Elwood Community Preschool and two

classes at Mrs. M’s Preschool.

“The American Dental Association named February National Children’s Dental Health Month. We wanted to support this important effort by having the staff visit preschool classes. This year they were able to visit nine preschool classes. They talked to the children about good and bad foods for teeth, and explained good dental hygiene,” said Dr. Laura Aversano, owner of Manhattan Dental Care.

The dental hygienists and dental assistants visited the classrooms to spread the word on how to take care of your teeth.

Manhattan Dental Care also sponsored a coloring contest for Dental Health Month. Seven your old Daphe was one of this year’s winners.

Manhattan Dental Care is located at 175 South State Street in Manhattan. This is just one example of how Manhattan Dental Care under the direction of Dr. Aversano gives back to the community. They try to have a community related event every month to show their commitment to the area.