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February is Children’s Dental Health Month. During this month, dentists and children’s health professionals emphasize the importance of diligent oral health practices. When children learn how to care for their teeth and gums at an early age, these habits have a greater chance of carrying over into adulthood. Additionally, children with proper oral health habits are less likely to lose their teeth or require dentures as they get older.

Many kid-friendly dentists plan events to raise awareness for children’s dental health during the month of February. One such dentist is Yongsok Do DMD from Keiki Dental in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.

kid-friendly dentistIn February, Dr. Do visited two schools to talk to children about dentistry and oral health. The first was a local elementary school during their annual career day. Dr. Do spoke to fourth, fifth, and sixth graders about his career as a children’s dentist. As part of his discussion, he described his many years of training, the amount of schooling required to become a dentist, and the reason he chose the career. This was Dr. Do’s fifth year visiting the school and speaking to the students, and each year he reaches 70–75 students in his discussions. He hopes that the impact left by these talks encourages many of them to choose a career in dentistry. 

This respected kid-friendly dentist also visited a preschool in Ewa. During his discussion, Dr. Do spoke to nearly 200 children between the ages of two and four about the importance of brushing, dental care, and maintaining an excellent diet for oral health. He also shared information about how cavities are formed and why they are dangerous. This was Dr. Do’s third year visiting the school, and he handed out toothbrushes to leave a lasting impression after the presentation.

If you would like Dr. Do to help care for your child’s teeth, call (808) 680-9411 to schedule an appointment with a kid-friendly dentist. For more information about Keiki Dental, including their dental sedation options, visit the website to learn more.

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