Miller Place Primary School Students Learn Good Oral Hygiene

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Miller Place students recently learned how to properly care for teeth and gums from local dental hygienists.

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Miller Place School District Kindergarten—1st grade students at Andrew Muller Primary School listen to visiting dental hygienist Marnie Marcario as she demonstrates how to properly care for teeth and gums with props and puppets. This interactive lesson was part of the District’s Social Studies and Health education programs.

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Miller Place, NY - April 5, 2017 - More than 300 Miller Place School District Kindergarten—1st grade students at Andrew Muller Primary School recently learned how to properly care for teeth and gums from local dental hygienists. The interactive lesson was part of the District’s Social Studies and Health education programs.
 

Miller Place School District Kindergarten—1st grade students at Andrew Muller Primary School listen as a local dental hygienist reads age-appropriate books and shares tips for practicing good oral hygiene. This interactive lesson was part of the District’s Social Studies and Health education programs. Photo Credit: Miller Place School District
 
The students listened eagerly as the visiting hygienists read age-appropriate books to the students and used props to demonstrate good oral hygiene. Following the event every student received a dental hygiene kit, including a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss to take home.
 
For more information about the Miller Place School District and the opportunities it offers students, please visit the District’s website: www.millerplace.k12.ny.us or www.millerplaceinthemedia.com.