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Letters: The GOP on health care - Houston Chronicle
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:34:04 -0000
Letters: The GOP on health careHouston Chronicle... priorities (“Governor says session's task is set in stone; He refuses to add items such as kids' health care, voter ID to agenda,” Tuesday, Page B1). ...and more »
Illinois ranks 10th in new study of overweight kids 10-17 - Chicago Tribune
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:29:21 -0000
Straits TimesIllinois ranks 10th in new study of overweight kids 10-17Chicago TribuneThe report is based on 2007 data from the National Survey of Children's Health, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ...Minnesota 'at a better starting point'Post-BulletinObesity epidemic: It starts with healthy kidsOregonLive.comMore fit than fat: State's kids No. 1Minneapolis Star TribuneExaminer.com -In-Forum -Chicago Tribuneall 1,153 news articles »
Cold medicines not for kids: Health Canada - Vancouver Sun
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:26:08 -0000
Cold medicines not for kids: Health CanadaVancouver SunAccording to Health Canada, the decision to expand that to kids under six is based on several factors: no evidence they benefit children; a higher number of ...and more »
Health care: In need of a national solution - OregonLive.com
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:56:16 -0000
Seattle Post IntelligencerHealth care: In need of a national solutionOregonLive.comIn Oregon, we've made significant progress in expanding health care coverage to all children with the Healthy Kids plan. But we need to do better on a ...A Changed Mind - Kids & Health Care ReformConnect For KidsOpponents use scare tactics to foil health care reformDaily RecordUninsured health-care ranks rising in Miss.Jackson Clarion LedgerCreative Loafing -CBS News -ABC Newsall 864 news articles »
US parents think twice about sending kids to camp - Reuters
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:01:31 -0000
eFitnessNowUS parents think twice about sending kids to campReutersMany parents are debating whether they should deprive their kids of the summer camp experience because of the new flu. New York resident Jing Zhang said she ...Will swine flu be going to Wellesley's camps this year?Wellesley TownsmanTesting for Swine Flu's Just One More Thing to Do Before CampJewish ExponentSwine flu spreading through summer campseFitnessNowRedOrbit -Восток, Иран, Еврейский мир, диаспораall 67 news articles »
Six H1N1 cases confirmed in Jefferson County kids - WatertownDailyTimes.com
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:11:26 -0000
Seattle Post IntelligencerSix H1N1 cases confirmed in Jefferson County kidsWatertownDailyTimes.comThe Jefferson County Public Health Service reported six new confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza Thursday morning. The cases included five children, ...Swine flu infects Ohio kids at campsColumbus DispatchSwine Flu in Britain: Nothing to Party AboutTIMESwine flu kills first Brit teenThe SunTimes of Malta -National Post -CIDRAPall 2,063 news articles »

 

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Puzzles - Play match-a-tooth, take a dental space trip, try a game show, connect the dots, or search for words. From the American Dental Association. [Require free Flash or Adobe downloads.]
Meta Description: [ Choose one of our games or puzzles and have a great time! ]

A Visit to The Dentist - An activity book to download and print. Contains mazes, coloring-in, word games and a tooth-brushing chart.
Meta Description: [ Print your FREE fun activities book 4 kids. Includes mazes, word search puzzles, crossword puzzles, Tooth Fairy poems, tooth brushing chart, pictures 2 color and more courtesy Cosmetic, Implant and Family Dentistry by Cunning Dental Group of California ]

ADHA - Kid's Stuff - Gives children valuable oral health information, answers to common questions about their teeth, and some fun online games by The American Dental Hygienists' Association.
Meta Description: [ ADHA Online's Kidstuff section gives children valuable oral health information, answers to common questions about their teeth, some fun online games, and links to the coolest places on the Web. ]

American Dental Association Animations - Teaches about primary teeth and permanent teeth, brushing, flossing, periodontal disease and root canal treatment. [Requires free Flash download.]
Meta Description: [ This animation teaches about: primary teeth/permanent teeth, brushing, flossing, periodontal disease and root canal treatment. ]

Animated-Teeth.com - Information about electric toothbrushes, bad breath, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, cold sores, canker sores, root canal treatment, wisdom teeth, and crowns.
Meta Description: [ Information about electric toothbrushes, dental insurance, dental plans, bad breath, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, cold sores, canker sores, root canal treatment, wisdom teeth, and porcelain veneers. ]

Colgate Kids World - Play online games, puzzles, and other activities that teach about keeping teeth healthy.
Meta Description: [ Colgate� Kids World - online kids games and other fun activities for kids. ]

Healthy Teeth - Learn about cavities, protecting teeth, getting braces, not smoking, and what happens at the dentist. Try some experiments and take a quiz.

How Gum Disease Works - Information about what it is, how it happens, who is at risk, other health problems it causes, treatment, and prevention.

KidsHealth: How Does Fluoride Work? - Explains what it is, how it works on teeth, and where to get it.
Meta Description: [ Fluoride fights cavities. Find out how in this article for kids. ]

KidsHealth: Taking Care of Your Teeth - Tells why healthy teeth are important, different things people have used to clean them, and how to brush and floss.
Meta Description: [ The healthier your teeth are, the happier you look. That's why it's important to take great care of your teeth by brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist. Learn more in our article for kids. ]

KidsHealth: What's a Cavity? - Learn what causes tooth decay, what the dentist does, and how to take care of teeth.
Meta Description: [ Cavities are small holes in your teeth that need to be filled. Find out what causes tooth decay in this article for kids. ]

SmileKids - Learn about healthy teeth, get tips for brushing and flossing, play games, do puzzles, and color pages.
Meta Description: [ SmileKids, the Delta Dental web site for children., SmileKids, the Delta Dental web site for children. ]

Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth - Learn what is bad about some snacks, how sugars attack teeth, and ways to snack smart. Includes a list of good foods and snack reminders.

Supertooth - A collection of projects and experiments for home and school, showing the effects of plaque on tooth enamel and how decay develops.

TeensHealth: Canker Sores - Article discusses what they are, what causes them, if they are contagious, and how they are treated.
Meta Description: [ If you've ever had those open, shallow sores in your mouth, you know what a pain canker sores can be. So what can you do about them? Find out here. ]

TeensHealth: Gum Disease - Explains what it is, who can get it, why braces can be a problem, how it's treated, and tips for prevention.
Meta Description: [ Gum disease doesn't just happen to people your grandparents' age - it can happen to teens too. Get the details here. ]

TeensHealth: Mouth and Teeth - Lists the parts of the mouth, how they develop, what they do, and what can go wrong.
Meta Description: [ Did you know that your mouth is the first step in the body's digestive process? Or that the mouth and teeth are essential for speech? Read this article and learn about the many roles your mouth and teeth play. ]

TeensHealth: What Causes Bad Breath? - Article explains the truth about halitosis and gives answers to common myths.
Meta Description: [ Bad breath, or halitosis, can be a major problem, especially when you're about to snuggle with your sweetie or whisper a joke to your friend. The good news is that bad breath can often be prevented with simple steps. ]

Teeth and Teeth Care - Find out what they do, what they are made of, and how they decay. Child and Youth Health gives tips for keeping toothbrushes clean, having a healthy mouth, and tooth-friendly foods and drinks.

Tooth Fairy Castle - Features a story about how the tooth fairies make magic.

Visit the Dentist With Marty - Listen or read along as Marty takes a trip to the dentist and learns how to protect his teeth. [Requires free Flash download.]
Meta Description: [ Listen or read along as Marty takes a trip to the dentist with his mom with this interactive story. ]

WDA.org Activities - Suggestions for classroom activities and home experiments using everyday items to find out about tooth care.