This month, our families received information about nutrition and dental hygiene.
Lydia Galloza, Dental Hygienist at East Bay Community Action Program's (EBCAP) Dental Center in Newport, visited our Saturday morning group and discussed frequently asked questions on dental hygiene for children from birth until age 5.
Lydia presented on a “first visit to the dentist experience” for the families, explaining in detail what to expect at a regular visit to the dentist. Families received a free dental kit provided by the Dental Center, including toothpaste, a toothbrush and other fun items for the children to encourage good dental hygiene.
Our group at the Middletown Public Library welcomed Dr. Zebian also from EBCAP’s Dental Center. We also used this opportunity to share information on the Molar Express program, which is part of EBCAP's Community Dental Programs! For more information about EBCAP's Community Dental Programs for children, please click here.
For our nutrition part, we welcomed Heidi Hetzler, from SNAP-Ed at the University of Rhode Island. Heidi informed parents about healthy eating habits, and provided an activity to identify food groups to create a balanced meal for children. Families received a free plate as a gift, with divisions that indicate the different food groups.
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