Everyone loves Sesame Street, and even old-schoolers (who prefer a Blue Cookie monster to a Green Veggie Monster) can appreciate the appeal of little, lanky Elmo with the really loud voice. At the ADA Annual Session, a new children’s pop-up book, Ready, Set, Brush!, will be presented, along with a visit from Elmo today, October 16th, at 12:30 and 1:30.
Sesame Workshop teamed up with the ADA and Reader’s Digest Children’s Books to develop the 12-page book that features interactive activities like a paper toothbrush for brushing monsters’ teeth and a wheel to spin to learn fun dental care tips. According to Dr. Kimberly Harms, ADA Consumer Advisor, Ready, Set, Brush! was created to help parents teach their children about oral health “in a fun way.”
Children’s tooth decay is on the rise, and while access to professional dental care will certainly help the situation for underprivileged families, practicing regular, proper brushing and flossing at home can help all children, across the globe, reduce the risk of cavities. If you’d like to purchase Ready, Set, Brush! for your practice, visit your local Barnes and Noble, Borders, Target, Costco, Sam’s Club, or Amazon.com.
Other children’s books that encourage healthy smiles include The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist; Elmo Visits the Dentist; Going to the Dentist; Behold, No Cavities (Sponge Bob); and Just Going to the Dentist (by Mercer Mayer). All of these are available online at Amazon.com.