DELTA DENTAL OF MISSOURI INVITES SCHOOLS TO ACCESS
FREE VIRTUAL LAND OF SMILES® PROGRAM FOR KIDS

Program Features 15- or 30-Minute Videos and New Supplemental Classroom Curriculum

 

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Feb. 16, 2022) … February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and Delta Dental of Missouri is reminding area elementary schools about the availability of its free virtual Land of Smiles® program, which teaches good dental health habits to tens of thousands of Missouri grade-school children each year.

 

Teachers, school nurses and principals are encouraged to visit www.LandofSmilesMO.org to request access to the online program on a date and time that works for their students. The virtual Land of Smiles® program – available in a 15- or 30-minute video format – is an engaging, interactive experience for students, as they learn to take care of their growing smiles, the best foods for healthy teeth and why it is important to visit the dentist.

 

Delta Dental of Missouri also offers free “smile bags” to schools for students who participate in the program. Each bag includes a toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss to help students practice the good dental health habits they learn.

 

The Land of Smiles® program also includes a brand-new, downloadable program curriculum that corresponds with the virtual experience. Developed with input from teachers and school nurses, while adhering to state oral health education standards, the curriculum provides lessons and activities to further educate students in grades K-3 about good dental health practices.  

 

Delta Dental of Missouri launched its innovative virtual program in September 2020. Since then, more than 99,000 students from 481 schools in 94 Missouri counties have participated in the age-appropriate online program either in the classroom or through partial or full-time virtual learning. Those interested in learning more or scheduling the program can visit www.LandofSmilesMO.org.

 

 

 

About Delta Dental of Missouri

Delta Dental of Missouri is the state’s leading dental benefits provider and a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. It provides more than 2.1 million members with access to affordable, high-quality dental care through group plans tailored to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes, from large corporations to small businesses with two or more employees. Delta Dental also offers dental benefit plans directly to individuals and families. It also provides access to affordable, high-quality vision care through group vision benefit plans. The company proudly supports oral health initiatives, educational programs and charitable causes that help educate people about the importance of dental health and provide free dental care to those in need. Delta Dental of Missouri also created the Missouri Dental Care Resource Guide to help individuals access information about low-cost and free dental care options in their area—available online at www.DeltaDentalMO.com/ResourceGuide1. To learn more about the company, visit www.DeltaDentalMO.com.

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