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The Maine Dental Access Coalition is the recipient of a $15,000 operating support grant from the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation. Thank you Northeast Delta Dental!

Maine receives an "A " on dental sealants. The Pew Center of the States released a 50 state report card on states use of sealants, a low cost and effective preventive measure.  It was one of only 2 states to receive the maximum number of points. The Report Card is here , the full report is here, and a nice "infographic" illustrating the importance of sealants is here. Here is a January 9 Bangor Daily News article on the award and the Coalition's press release.

The Partnership for Healthy Mouths Healthy Lives has launched a national public campaign with the Ad Council. Brush kids teeth for 2 minutes, 2 times a day! Go to http://2min2x.org/  check out the many great resources and pass them on! You can start with this "Ants in Their Pants" 30 second video.

 

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Maine Received an "A " from the Pew Center on the States for it use of dental sealants. It was one of only 2 states to receive the maximum number of points. The Report Card is here , the full report is here, and a nice "infographic" illustrating the importance of sealants is here

The  Partnership for Health Mouths Health Lives Coalition of More Than 35 Leading Dental Organizations Joins Ad Council to Launch First Campaign on Children’s Oral Health Campaign partners include Sesame Street, DreamWorks Animation, Cartoon Network, MyKazoo!, Grey Group and Wing AND THE MAINE DENTAL ACCESS COALITION. The web site for the campaign and the many great resources for parents are all here: http://2min2x.org/

Here is the 30 second Ants in Their pants spot