Public health specialists in McDowell County use a dental health puppet show for preschoolers through first grade.

On June 15 they presented a program to the Tryon Kiwanis Club about their effort to educate children about taking care of their teeth.

With funds from a federal grant, they purchased the 12 puppets used in the show. With names like “Ruby Rah Rah,” “Mr. Bananas,” “Ruthie Toothie,” “Molly Moo Moo” and “Bucky Beaver,” the show makes learning about brushing, drinking water and milk instead of soda, eating good foods and visiting the dentist lots of fun for children.

The Kiwanis Club is raising money to buy the puppets so that the show can be given in Polk County in the future.

– article submitted by Lynn Montgomery