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Puppets Teach Mineola Students to Brush, Floss

Two dental hygienists from KidSmiles visited the students in honor of Dental Health Month.

In honor of Dental Health Month, two dental hygienists from KidSmiles visited students at Hampton Street School in the Mineola Union Free School District.

Students learned about the important of brushing and flossing their teeth and practiced proper brushing techniques on puppets. For their participation, each student received a toothbrush and toothpaste to bring home.

Story by Syntax, Photo courtesy of the Mineola Union Free School District

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