Brushing + Flossing =
Nintendo Switch OLED or a Meta Quest 3
Getting kids excited about the importance of brushing and flossing for a healthy smiles is next to impossible so let's try a new incentive.
For the 5th year in a row, Delta Dental of Arkansas is hosting the "Say No to Cavities Challenge" for the month of February 2025 (aka National Kids Dental Health Month).
We're challenging families (yes, kids vs. parents) across Arkansas to brush their teeth twice a day, floss daily, and keep track of their progress for the entire month of February. By doing so, the kids have a chance to win their choice of a brand new Nintendo Switch OLED or a Meta Quest 3.
Teachers can win a $500 VISA gift card for playing "Say No to Cavities Challenge" with their students in the classroom.
Download the "Say No to Cavities Challenge" calendar to track your kids’ brushing and flossing activity.
No printer or can’t open a PDF? Save it as a photo on your phone and use your photo mark-up tool to complete the form.
After February 28, email or mail your calendar back to Delta Dental and we'll draw two winners who each may receive their choice of a Nintendo Switch OLED or a Meta Quest 3.
Teachers, scroll down for complete instructions on how you may win a $500 VISA gift card.
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All entries must be received no later than March 14, 2025, 5 pm.
Entry forms can be mailed to:
Delta Dental of Arkansas
P.O. Box 15965
Little Rock, AR 72231
or emailed to Marketing@deltadentalar.com.
Track your child’s brushing and flossing for the month of February and enter for a chance to win their choice of a Nintendo Switch OLED or a Meta Quest 3!
Watch these videos with your kids for helpful tips on brushing, flossing, and seeing the dentist regularly.
Teacher Challenge
Play "Say No to Cavities" with your students in the classroom and you could win a $500 VISA gift card.
Here’s how:
- Print out a copy of the "Say No to Cavities" flyer for each student or instruct them to save the calendar sheet as a photo to their phone.
- Start each day by asking your students if they brushed and flossed the previous night and that morning while their memory is fresh. Instruct them to mark the calendar sheet accordingly (either on the printed copy kept in their desk or a digital copy downloaded to their classroom laptop or personal phone). Optional: Write the names of the weekly and final champions on a classroom poster or award small prizes if available.
- On or after February 28, ask your students to obtain their parent’s or guardian’s signature and return all completed, signed calendar sheets to Delta Dental of Arkansas. Be sure to include your name, name of school, phone number and email address. Your name will be entered into a drawing for a $500 VISA gift card. See the deadline and address information above.
Teacher Resources
Say “Yes” to more oral health education in your classroom:
- Check out our free lesson plans about smile-friendly foods, a marshmallow teeth model and the power of fluoride.
- Share these short, animated videos with your K-8 students for helpful tips on brushing, flossing and seeing the dentist regularly.
- Apply for a Super Smiles At Schools Mini Grant for other oral health projects.
The “Say No to Cavities Challenge” is open to children, ages 17 and younger, who are residents of Arkansas. Employees of Delta Dental of Arkansas and their immediate family members are not eligible. No purchase necessary to participate. One entry per child, please. The prize drawing will take place on Monday, March 31, 2025. The winners' parent/guardian and winning teacher will be notified by email or phone as provided on the entry form. Winners must acknowledge their prize within 5 business days of notification or risk losing it.
Hear from a Previous Prize Winner
6-year-old Emma of Hot Springs won a Nintendo Switch OLED for playing "Say No to Cavities." She appeared as a guest on THV11 The Vine to tell all about it. Click here to the segment and share it with your children and students.