Before the Meeting:
- Contact a local dentist for toothbrush and toothpaste.
- OR ask parents to send along a toothbrush and toothpaste.
- Ask parents about any allergies or special needs with teeth brushing.
During the Meeting:
- Explain and demonstrate the proper way to brush teeth using the American Dental Association video.
- Guide Cub Scouts in using proper teeth brushing technique without using toothpaste.
- Turn on a fun song that is around 2 minutes in length (such as baby shark, etc.) Or set a timer for 2 minutes.
- Each Cub Scout places a small amount of toothpaste on their toothbrush and brush teeth using the practiced motions for the duration of the song or the timer
- Cub Scouts use paper cups filled with water to rinse out their mouths and spit water into sink.