Kindergarten students Hatchery Hill School in Hackettstown, recently participated in an interactive oral health education program called "Project BRUSH" conducted by dental hygiene staff who emphasized the importance of brushing, flossing, regular dental visits and healthy food choices.

Hygienist, Karoline Genung with kindergarten students from the Hatchery Hill Elementary School. (Courtesy photo)

The Hatchery Hill Elementary School also participated in other activities including display of the "Project: BRUSH" poster, delivering scripted oral health announcements, and providing participating teachers with oral health education activities for their students.

All participating students received an oral healthcare kit which included a toothbrush, tooth brushing timer, and an oral health sticker.

The project was presented by the New Jersey Department of Health.

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