The Idaho Oral Health Alliance, in partnership with MCNA, Delta Dental of Idaho, the Idaho Oral Health Program, the Idaho Dental Foundation, and IdahoSTARS, is offering free training for child care providers including Head Start teachers, Parents-As-Teachers, and Nurse Family Partnership providers.
The free two-hour training is based on the Cavity Free Kids curriculum of the ARCORA Foundation. Licensed Idaho dental hygienists will present the material and demonstrate interactive activities to be used with children. Tips for pregnant women will be included, too. Attendees will be entered in drawings for classroom toothbrush holders and electric toothbrushes at each training.
Cavity Free Kids is designed for use in early childhood education settings and home visiting programs. Training will focus on the 5 Basics of Oral Health:
- Baby Teeth are Important
- Water for Thirst
- Tooth Healthy Foods
- Brush, Floss, Swish
- Going to the Dentist
Registration required. Pick the location that’s closest to you.
| September 29, 2026 | Twin Falls | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m |
| September 30, 2026 | Pocatello | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m |
| October 28, 2026 | Coeur d’Alene | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m |
| October 29, 2026 | Lewiston | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m |
| November 4, 2026 | Caldwell | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m |
| November 18, 2026 | Boise | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m |
Benefits of attending:
- Training materials
- Ideas for hands-on learning
- Dinner sandwiches
- IdahoSTARS Credit
Register
Trainings in all locations will be held 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (local time) Doors will open at 5:45 to enjoy some food before the start of the training.
Please register at least one week before the training date for your area. If you don’t pre-register, you may miss out on the goodies! Attendees who stay for the whole time can enter into drawings for classroom toothbrush holders and personal electric toothbrushes. IdahoSTARS members will receive certificates of completion.