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do good section A Day with the Tooth Fairy by Ginger Froncek Sixty-five volunteers were stranded when inclement weather stalled the tooth fairy's arrival on National Tooth Fairy Day in Phoenix, Arizona. But the cold and rain did not dampen their spirits or their fun! The Arizona Dental Foundation and the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation created the Tooth Fairy Stroll in an effort to share the importance of good oral health among families with young children. Tooth fairies of every shape and size gathered at the Children's Museum of Phoenix for wings and wands, and then strolled a half-mile to the Arizona Community Clinic. There they received free screenings, fluoride, and hygiene education. It was a sparkly affair with crafts, games, and a collection of community clinics for treatment referrals. Strollers returned to the museum for goodie bags and a race ribbon. 68 MAY 2015 // dentaltown.com Volunteers from A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health conducted oral screenings, while Phoenix College Dental Hygiene School volunteers-replete with tutus and tiaras- applied fluoride varnish. "The students in my hygiene class took on the Tooth Fairy Stroll as their volunteer project this year," said Kathy LaVoy, RDH, MEd, an experienced dental professional and hygiene instructor at Phoenix College. "They have commented to me on what a wonderful day it was to give back to our community and help so many children. As their teacher, I found it especially meaningful to see my students jump in wherever they were needed-parking, OHI booths, information booths- dressed in pink and tulle. All in all ... a terrific day for patients and volunteers." ■ http://www.dentaltown.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dentaltown May 2015

On Dentaltown.com
Howard Speaks: Keeping and Attracting Patients: It's All About Relationships
Professional Courtesy: The Future on Display
Continuing Education Update
Poll
Real-World Questions for Lanap/Periolase Users
Industry News
New Products
Inflammation: A Hygiene Perspective
Working Together: How Dentists and Labs Can Find a Great Fit
Special-Needs Patients and OR And Any Solutions for Special-Needs Patients with Acid Reflux?
Product Profi le: The Scheduling Institute
Weathering a Cash-Flow Drought: Tips for Keeping Your Business in the Green
Do Good: Smiles Across the Miles
Do Good: Doing Good in the Dominican
Do Good: Making a Big Difference for Little Ones
Do Good: Helping Kids Smile, One X-Ray at a Time
Do Good: A Day With the Tooth Fairy
Do Good: Green Dentistry: How to Make Your Practice Environmentally Sound
Do Good: Dental Hygienist Do Global Good With America's Toothfairy
Do Good: Spear's Open Wide Foundation: Dental Philanthropy For Life
Do Good: How a Seed of Generosity Helped a Clinic Grow
Do Good: Dental Philanthropic Focus Puts Kids and Families First
CE: When Technology Meets Biology
Ad Index
Tricks and Techniques for Class II Compsites in Primary Molars
Product Profi le: Opt-In
Product Profi le: BISCO
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