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Deer Park Students Learn About Dental Health

Local dentist Eric Hanson paid a visit to pre-k students at Abraham Lincoln School.

Pre-K students at Abraham Lincoln School in Deer Park recently learned about the importance of dental health from a local expert.

Dentist Eric Hanson led the kids through the interactive program, which included the proper ways to brush and floss, and healthy eating habits that can help maintain strong teeth.

To demonstrate the importance of teeth in speech patterns, students practiced reciting "There's magic in a healthy smile," without touching their tongue to their teeth.

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At the end of the presentation, students were given a new toothbrush to take home.

Information and photo provided by Syntax.

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