Arizona PBS, Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation to attend 2024 Badges and Backpacks Fun Fiesta

This free event will be held Thursday, August 1, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona

Arizona PBS and the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation will visit Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Arizona, to participate in the 2024 Badges and Backpacks Fun Fiesta Event on August 1, 2024. Full event details can be found at azpbs.org/smile.

The free event will last from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Avenue, Tucson, Arizona. Children will receive a Smile Bag from Delta Dental and a chance to spin the wheel for free school supplies and giveaways.

“The Badges and Backpacks Fun Fiesta event is the perfect opportunity to provide oral health education and supplies to help children and their parents understand the connection between good oral health and overall health and education,” said Barb Kozuh, Executive Director of the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation. “We truly believe this partnership provides the education necessary to help lower the cavity rate which can also decrease school absenteeism and increase overall wellness.”

“Community service is an essential part of Arizona PBS’ mission,” said Arizona PBS Senior Director of Educational Outreach Kimberly Flack. “We’re excited to continue partnering with the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation to visit communities across the state, helping educate children and families on the importance of dental care.”

Arizona PBS and the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation’s involvement in the event is part of a statewide “Have a Healthy Smile” campaign. The campaign aims to boost family involvement in good oral health practices, focusing on the importance of brushing twice a day, changing toothbrushes regularly and visiting the dentist twice a year.

Visit the Arizona PBS and Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation’s website, Healthy Smile Learning, for free activities, videos and other resources to get children excited about oral health!