America's ToothFairy

06/08/2026

Feeling happy makes us smile, but did you know the opposite is also true? Brain imaging studies show that smiling—even a fake smile—causes a reaction in the brain that reduces stress and improves mood!

On the other hand, poor oral health can set off a chain reaction of poor overall health. The germs that cause gum disease can cause inflammation that makes depression and anxiety worse. Brush and floss daily and see your dental care provider every six months to have a healthy smile that you’re happy to share!

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Join our Oral Health Month campaign! Find free educational resources and social media kits that include reels like this one at ShareYourSmileCampaign.org.

06/06/2026

Do you wish your child would brush without the fight? Encourage them to enter our Oral Health Month hygiene tracker contest for a chance to WIN $100 Visa gift card, an electric toothbrush from Ordo, or other fun prizes!

Get all the details at ShareYourSmileCampaign.com.
Generously sponsored by Ordo.

Open to kids in the U.S., 12 and younger. Entries must be received by 9/30/26.

06/05/2026

Smiles impact how we feel about ourselves.

Kids whose cavities show when they smile or talk are targets for teasing or bullying. As a result, they’re less likely to speak in class or share their smile with others. This can make your child feel bad about themselves well into adulthood.

Help your child prevent cavities for the rest of their life! Make sure they brush and floss every day. Take them for dental check-ups every six months.

😃 Want to share fun resources like this? Visit the Share Your Smile campaign link in our bio to access our Oral Health Month social media kit (in English and Spanish) as well as educational resources for all age groups--all for FREE thanks to our generous campaign sponsors: Sun Life U.S., DentaQuest and Ordo. 😃

06/04/2026

It's National Cheese Day! 🧀 Did you know cheese can help protect your smile?

It's packed with calcium, helps strengthen tooth enamel, and encourages saliva production that washes away harmful bacteria. It’s one of the many foods that can help kids grow up with healthier smiles and healthier bodies.

That’s why one of our newest Share Your Smile resources encourages families to “Build a Smart Plate” filled with smile-friendly foods like:
🥕 Crisp fruits & veggies
🍗 Lean proteins
🧀 Cheese & dairy
🌾 Whole grains

Our FREE Oral Health Month materials also help children learn:
• how sugary and starchy foods affect teeth
• how food impacts the whole body
• how to make healthier choices every day

Visit ShareYourSmileCampaign.org to download FREE educational resources for classrooms, summer programs, dental offices, and families.

Thank you to Sun Life U.S., DentaQuest, and Ordo for supporting this year’s campaign!

06/04/2026

Many thanks to Dimensions of Dental Hygiene for sharing the experiences of the safety net dental clinics that participate in our Dental Resource Program! A second article, which features there solutions is coming up next.

A JAMA Network Open study reveals a paradox in school-based oral health programs: the very children most likely to benefit are often the least likely to enroll, exposing how fragile consent systems, communication gaps, and caregiver realities are undermining access to care.

06/04/2026

It’s easy to take your smile for granted, but it helps you in so many ways! Oftentimes your smile is the first thing others notice when they first meet you.

Helping children understand the importance of a healthy smile and how to take care of theirs is an important step as they learn how to make friends. Teach your child to brush for 2 minutes, 2 times every day to establish healthy habits that will last into adulthood.

😃 Download our FREE Share Your Smile social media kit — now available in both English and Spanish!

Help more children and families learn healthy habits with ready-to-use posts, graphics, and oral health tips designed for Oral Health Month.

Visit ShareYourSmileCampaign.org to access the toolkit and start sharing today!

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Es fácil dar por sentada tu sonrisa, ¡pero te ayuda de muchas maneras! Muchas veces, tu sonrisa es lo primero que otras personas notan cuando te conocen.

Ayudar a los niños a comprender la importancia de una sonrisa saludable y cómo cuidarla es un paso importante mientras aprenden a hacer amigos. Enséñale a tu hijo a cepillarse los dientes durante 2 minutos, 2 veces al día, para crear hábitos saludables que duren hasta la edad adulta.

😃 ¡Descarga GRATIS nuestro kit de redes sociales Share Your Smile, ahora disponible en inglés y español!

Ayuda a más niños y familias a aprender hábitos saludables con publicaciones, gráficos y consejos de salud bucal listos para usar durante el Mes de la Salud Bucal.

¡Visita ShareYourSmileCampaign.org y comienza a compartir hoy mismo!

06/03/2026

What happens when parents don’t return consent forms for school-based dental programs?

Too often, the conversation stops at “noncompliance.” But the reality is usually far more complicated.

We’re grateful to Dimensions of Dental Hygiene for publishing our latest article, “The Hidden Barrier in School-Based Dental Care,” which explores how confusion, distrust, language barriers, transportation challenges, and competing family priorities can all affect access to preventive dental care for children.

We also want to thank Ready Set Smile, Let's Smile, Inc. and Central Community College for contributing their insight and frontline experience to this article. Their work helping children and families overcome barriers to care is making a difference every day.

Next week, we’ll follow up with a second article focused on practical solutions and successful community-centered strategies.

Read the article here:
https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/the-hidden-barrier-in-school-based-dental-care/

A JAMA Network Open study reveals a paradox in school-based oral health programs: the very children most likely to benefit are often the least likely to enroll, exposing how fragile consent systems, communication gaps, and caregiver realities are undermining access to care.

06/02/2026

Want to help spread healthy smiles in your community this Oral Health Month? 🦷

Our FREE Share Your Smile social media kit is now available for download — including a NEW Spanish-language version to help even more families learn that smiles are important!

The kit includes ready-to-post graphics, captions, and educational messages designed for:
✔️ Schools & libraries
✔️ Dental offices & clinics
✔️ Nonprofits & community organizations
✔️ Health educators & advocates

Thank you to Sun Life U.S., DentaQuest and Ordo for supporting this year’s campaign and helping us expand access to prevention-focused oral health education.

Download the FREE social media kit at ShareYourSmileCampaign.org!

06/02/2026

Our FREE Share Your Smile educational materials are officially available for download! 🦷☀️

This year’s NEW Oral Health Month resources include:
✔️ Crafts & activities for classrooms, libraries, camps, and summer programs
✔️ Healthy eating resources that support strong smiles and healthy bodies
✔️ “Science of Smiles” experiments exploring sugar & acid in drinks
✔️ A habit tracker contest for kids 12 and under
✔️ Volunteer project guides for teens seeking community service hours

Whether you’re a parent, educator, dental professional, librarian, or summer program leader, there’s something for every age group.

Thank you to Sun Life U.S., DentaQuest, and Ordo for helping make these FREE resources possible.

Download materials today at ShareYourSmileCampaign.org!

06/02/2026