February 15, 2007
A mushing Macarena? YKHC’s Dental Team entertains a crowd at M.E. School to promote good dental health.
by Danielle Dizon, YKHC Public Relations
Bogus Creek musher Bev Hoffman met with an eager group of children from Ayaprun Elitnaurvik and M.E. School on January 18 at a special event put on by YKHC Dental and the K-300 committee.
Riding past a crowd of students with Mr. Toothman in her sled, Hoffman shouted, "We're mushing for brushing!" After a short meeting with Hoffman, Mr. Toothman led students into the M.E. gymnasium where the Dental team shared a strong a message with students about the importance of brushing.
As part of the sponsorship efforts for the Bogus Creek 150, YKHC Dental strongly advocated for dental hygiene highlighting the importance of daily tooth brushing in a "Mushing for Brushing" campaign. Toothbrushes and toothpaste were generously passed out to young children and adults at both the school events and at the Bogus Creek start line on January 19.
In a region where cavity rates are more than double the national average and where tooth decay affects more people in the Delta than any other health issue, the "Mushing for Brushing" campaign brought public awareness to the issue and the need for good oral hygiene.
Mr. Toothman reminds everyone to "Brush, brush, brush your teeth, brush them every day!"