Friday, February 4, 2011

Smile! A visit from a dental hygienist

Ms. Jayna, a dental hygienist from Dr. Elizabeth Mueller & Associates, stopped by Endeavor Learning Center earlier this week to talk to the children about visiting the dentist and taking care of their teeth.
Ms. Jayna showed the children all the parts of her uniform, including her scrubs, gloves, and mask. She said it is very similar to wearing a Halloween costume and that she is still Ms. Jayna even when she is wearing her uniform. She brought several different instruments that the hygienists and doctors use at the dentist office. The kids were able to get a close-up look at the mirror that is used to look behind their teeth. Ms. Jayna brought a really funny puppet that had teeth! She showed everyone how to use the mirror to see behind the puppet's teeth.



The kids liked seeing the electric toothbrush. Ms. Jayna tickled some of their fingers with it. She also showed them an x-ray of teeth and showed them the proper way to brush their teeth.



Everyone received a goody bag filled with toothpaste and some coloring/activity papers from Dr. Mueller's office. Ms. Jayna also donated a new book to our library. Thanks!

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