Here is some info that was emailed to me from Phillips Sonicare.  They are also introducing a kid' s Sonicare that will retail for $69.99.  I don' t usually promote too many products, but I' ve used Sonicare for years and love it.  Also, I' m happy to see a program aimed at helping parents improve kid' s oral health.                                                                                                     

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Featuring

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Olympic Figure Skater Kristi Yamaguchi,Healthy Smiles: A Family GuideAims to Help Children Achieve a Lifetime of Good Oral Health

About Healthy Smiles

The program was created to help educate and empower parents to take a more active role in their children’s oral health from an early age. It includes an educational DVD and guidebook, which is available to dental professionals as an engaging tool to help educate parents and provide them with important oral care tips.

The guidebook and a 5-minute highlight video are also available for download on the Philips Sonicare website at www.sonicare.com/dp.  

The AAPD and Philips Sonicare hope dental professionals will share this valuable information with their patients as part of their ongoing commitment to helping parents and children alike achieve lifelong healthy oral care habits.

Healthy SmilesGuide

• Outlines AAPD recommended dental care information for children of all ages, healthy eating habits and includes important questions for parents to ask their dental care provider

• Provides parents with toothbrush guidelines so they can choose the right brush for their growing child

Healthy SmilesVideo

• 30 minute DVD features

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  Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi, who has two young daughters and knows first-hand the importance of teaching children good brushing habits

• Spotlights real-life parents and their children learning effective oral care routines

• Provides valuable advice from leaders in the dental industry including Dr. Beverly A. Largent, President of AAPD and Linda Blackiston, RDH, manager of Global Professional Education at Philips Sonicare

Additional Information

• Philips Sonicare is distributing free copies of the DVD and guidebook at its booth #424 during the AAPD 62 ^nd Annual Session

• The video will air on various national television channels throughout the year

To find out how to order copies of the Healthy Smiles video and guidebook after the AAPD meeting, please visitwww.sonicare.com/dp.

For more information:

Blake Sweat, blake.sweat@mslworldwide.com, 212-468-4097