Celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month

DeCarol Jovanovic, Executive Director of Dream Ellison, stopped by Fox 5 DC this month to discuss dental health tips for children and bring awareness to National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM). NCDHM occurs every February. Ms. Jovanovic is an oral health advocate. The Good Day DC news segment can be viewed at https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1589069.

While discussing dental tips, Ms. Jovanovic discussed brushing twice a day and preparing children for their first dental visit. Families can prepare for their first dental visit by having children practice open and closing their mouth, reading a book about the dentist, or watching a video about what to expect. More information on how to prepare children for a trip to the dentist can be found here.

In honor of NCDHM, Dream Ellison donated oral health packages to the Fort Belvoir Army Community Service for nearly 40 families. Oral health package recipients will receive a combination of children's book about the first visit to the dentist, Kids' toothpaste, and childrens' toothbrushes. These packages were made possible in part due to the partnership between Dream Ellison, Eartha's United Learning Advocacy Program, and Carrie Frasier (PaperPie Brand Partner).