Dental Associates Teaches 900 Students Dental Health

As part of Children’s Dental Health Month in February, Dental Associates’ Wauwatosa clinic at 11711 W. Burleigh St. taught 919 area youngsters how to care for their teeth. In dental terms, that’s a total of 18,380 very important baby and permanent teeth.

Dentists and dental assistants from Dental Associates visited elementary schools throughout the area to teach children the importance of dental health and show them how to properly take care of their teeth. As part of the visits, each child received a dental kit that included a new toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss and dental care information.

Educating children early and often is vital since the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry reports that more than 50 percent of children will be affected by tooth decay before age five. In addition, a study from the Office of the Surgeon General notes that more than 51 million school hours are lost each year to dental-related conditions.

“It was exciting to tally the numbers because altogether our 10 clinics throughout Wisconsin reached 11,056 children,” says Thomas Manos, D.D.S, M.S., president of Dental Associates. “We’re committed to helping our communities in every way we can and enjoy teaching little ones how to care for their teeth.”

During the classroom talks and presentations, dental assistants from Dental Associates showed children the keys to oral health – brushing twice a day for at least two minutes, flossing and seeing a dentist for regular checkups. They also addressed the importance of a healthy diet and encouraged youngsters to avoid sugary snacks and sweet drinks like juice and soda since those products simply coat teeth with sugar. The students learned that fruits, vegetables, water and milk are the best choices.

Founded in 1973, Dental Associates is Wisconsin’s largest family-owned dental group practice with 10 offices throughout the state and nearly 800 staff members, including 100 doctors. Dental Associates provides complete family dental services, both general and specialty dentistry, under one roof – from pediatric dentistry to specialized dental services for older adults – with a focus on excellent care that is affordable, accessible and personalized. Dental Associates is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Through the company's CarePlus Dental Plans, Dental Associates provides affordable and high-quality dental health care to all Wisconsin residents. For more information regarding Dental Associates, visit www.dentalassociates.com.