ORAL HEALTH AMERICA AND DENTICATOR ENCOURAGE DENTAL PROFESSIONALS TO SHARE THEIR SMILES(3)

ORAL HEALTH AMERICA AND DENTICATOR ENCOURAGE DENTAL PROFESSIONALS TO SHARE THEIR SMILES

CHICAGO, November 3, 2014 – Patterson Dental continues its strong support for Oral Health America’s Fall for Smiles campaign to educate people of all ages about the importance of maintaining a healthy mouth through daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits, eating healthy foods and avoiding tobacco. In addition to promoting this nationwide campaign that runs every fall, Patterson generously donated printing and distribution services for the Fall for Smiles booklet sent to thousands of dental offices.

The Fall for Smiles booklet provides easy ways dental offices can get involved in the campaign to promote oral health in their communities and encourage good hygiene practices that can affect overall health.

“We are proud to continue our participation in OHA’s Fall for Smiles campaign,” said Patterson Companies Chief Financial Officer Ann Gugino, who serves on the OHA board of directors. “The importance of oral health is a message that Patterson wholeheartedly supports and we look forward to helping OHA spread this awareness year after year.” Patterson Dental has supported OHA’s Fall for Smiles campaign since this collaborative education initiative launched in 2010.

The Fall for Smiles booklet includes oral health tips and fun activities like a coloring sheet and a quick toothy quiz. Visit www.oralhealthamerica.org/fallforsmiles to download the booklet and learn more about this growing public outreach and the positive impact on the oral and overall health of kids and families across the country.

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