CLEARLAKE, Calif. – As part of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Healthy Start and Redwood Empire Dental Society (REDS) celebrated “Give Kids A Smile Day” at Pomo Elementary School on Feb. 25.

Every child at Pomo Elementary received a free full-sized toothbrush and tube of toothpaste​which were provided by REDS and Martin Van Tassel.

A free sealant clinic was available courtesy of Dr. Doug Lewis, the Mendocino Community Health Clinic Inc., and Marta Fuller of Lake County Public Health.

In addition, preschool students and their parents visited Pomo Healthy Start and received a free kindergarten oral health assessment, free stickers, and a round of applause for brushing daily.

Thanks was offered to Pomo Elementary for hosting this event.

Robyn Bera works for the Lake County Office of Education.