JOIN OUR DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH CAMPAIGN!

Each October we promote why smiles matter for overall good health and success in life, and the value dental hygienists bring to the health of children. Click the button below to receive reminders about our 2025 campaign.

RECEIVE REMINDERS

MY SMILE MATTERS 2024:

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2024 My Smile Matters campaign. Because of you an estimated 106,800 kids and caregivers learned about the importance of healthy dental hygiene habits with our campaign materials. Countless more were reached online!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS:

darbydental.com • rdhmag.com

LEARN MORE ABOUT A CAREER IN DENTAL HYGIENE:

Click here for career resources and more information.

We are recognizing dental hygienists who go above and beyond to help underprivileged kids in America have healthy smiles!

THE WINNERS ARE IN!

We received SO MANY great nominations of outstanding dental hygienists to be recognized during our National Dental Hygiene Month campaign! (Choosing only 5 winners was tough.)

Each winner is receiving a prize package that includes a gift from Waterpik and other fun swag from America's ToothFairy.

see who won

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TELL THE WORLD WHY YOUR SMILE MATTERS!

Download the My Smile Matters sign and fill in your answer. Snap a photo or record a short video and share it on social media during Dental Hygiene Month with #MySmileMatters!

Tag America's ToothFairy to be entered to WIN A $100 VISA GIFT CARD!

DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE SIGN

HERE ARE JUST A FEW REASONS SMILES MATTER...

A healthy smile...

  • costs less over a lifetime.
  • doesn't hurt!
  • shows others we're happy and friendly!
  • helps adults perform better at job interviews.
  • leads to healthier newborns.
  • helps us chew!

Click here for tips on how to get multiple entries and to read the official rules.

GET your smiley teeS and HOODIES to wear during Dental hygiene month

Proceeds will help kids in underprivileged communities get the dental services they need to have a healthy smile!

get your shirt!

Then post your smiley tee selfie with #MySmileMatters to share why healthy dental hygiene habits are important!

Choose from the Classic Unisex Tee, Women's Slim Fit Tee, and Youth Tee for kiddos.

Classic Unisex Tee is a standard fit t-shirt. Typically made of 100% cotton, this heavyweight tee has a soft and traditional feel. (Available in Daisy, Carolina Blue, and White.)
Women's Slim Fit Tee: lightweight, combed, and ringspun cotton/polyester blend. (Available in Turquoise and White.) Youth Tee is a standard unisex fit, soft, mid-weight, cotton tee. (Available in Sapphire, Light Pink, Daisy, and White.)

ALSO AVAILABLE IN HOODIES AND SWEATSHIRTS!

let's go shopping!

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Shockingly, many kids from low-income homes do not have a toothbrush to practice daily dental hygiene habits.

Join the My Smile matters challenge!

Invite 10 of your friends to donate 25 toothbrushes to their local food bank OR give $25 to provide toothbrushes for 25 kids in need!

Take the Challenge!

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GET YOUR FREE SOCIAL MEDIA KIT.

Spread awareness about the importance of healthy dental hygiene habits and the value dental hygienists bring to the health of children.

4 WEEKS OF CONTENT!

The My Smile Matters social media kit includes 25 posts with colorful graphics that you can co-brand with your company logo, and sample text so you'll always know what to say.

videos!

Here's a sample:

october 1-8:

Why Smiles Matter

October 9-14

The Value Dental Hygienists Bring to Kids' Health and NEW FOR 2024: Careers in Dental Hygiene

October 15-21

Oral Health Tips

October 22-31

Dietary Tips / Candy Warning Week / Halloween

LET ME KNOW WHEN THE 2025 KIT IS READY

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GET YOUR FREE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS.

Help children and their caregivers understand the importance of healthy dental hygiene habits with our FREE downloadable resources.

Find handouts, classroom presentations, and fun activities to show others why having a healthy smile is important and tips for healthy smiles from birth through adulthood.

TELL ME WHEN 2025 MATERIALS ARE READY

NEW THIS YEAR:

  • Handouts for parents about dental sealants and fluoride treatments
  • Warnings for parents and teens about the dangers of following online dental trends
  • Oral health tips for new and expectant mothers
  • Elementary classroom worksheets
  • Fun PowerPoint presentations about the microbes that cause dental diseases

bilingual resources:

Selected materials are available to print in black and white and translated in Spanish!

hand-outs

  • Oral Health Tips for the Whole Family (shown above, in Spanish)
  • Oral Health Facts
  • "My Smile Matters Because..." Photo Sign
  • Mouth Monsters: The Microorganisms in Your Mouth (parts 1-3, with video links)
  • Mouth Monsters: Tips for Healthy Teeth
  • Quick Guide for Parents: The Importance of Baby Teeth
  • Quick Guide for Parents: How to Make Flossing a Habit
  • For teens: Is a Dental Hygiene Career for You?

activities

  • Oral Health Action HERO-themed activity sheets for elementary students (set of 6)
  • Parts of the Tooth classroom diagram sheet
  • My Healthy Teeth sheets for early learners (set of 5)
TELL ME WHEN 2025 MATERIALS ARE READY

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My Smile Matters is a Dental Hygiene Month campaign of

Learn more about our mission at AmericasToothFairy.org.

THANK YOU OUR 2024 SPONSORS:

Email Jill at jmalmgren@ncohf.org for 2025 sponsorship information.

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