Dental News - Halloween Candy Buyback Program aims to preserve dental health

Dental Tribune USA

Wed. 30 September 2015

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MIDDLETON, Wis., USA: Dentists across the country are participating in a crusade to end children’s consumption of cavity-inducing treats by buying back their Halloween candy in exchange for incentives such as cavity fighting xylitol candies from Xlear and cash. “Ditch the sugary candy and get some healthy alternatives — that’s what we’re saying,” says Dr. Chris Kammer of Lifetime Family Dentistry of Middleton, Wis., founder of the program.

“Visiting your dentist twice a year and brushing daily are great preventative measures, but doing away with excessive sugary sweets altogether would really give your teeth a healthy boost,” Kammer says.

Founded in 2005, the Halloween Candy Buyback Program began as a way to keep excess Halloween candy “off the streets” and help keep kids’ mouths healthier. This year, the program is moving to be a force for good by teaming up with Xlear, manufacturer of xylitol products, and Tess Oral Health, maker of dental, professional and oral hygiene products. Together they will partner with dental offices nationwide to reach the goal of sending 100,000 toothbrushes overseas as well collect children’s sugary Halloween candy to give the soldiers a holiday away from home. Participating offices are encouraged to set up collection jars at the checkout desk for patients to have the option of donating their brush in the take-home hygiene kit to troops.

This simple act of kindness enables children to exchange their Halloween candy and receive a token in return while showing love and support to the men and women in our armed services that are deployed overseas.

In addition to supporting our troops, the Halloween Candy Buyback program hopes to promote a positive dental health message by introducing kids to the natural sugar, xylitol. While regular processed sugar candy is the favorite amongst children, it is not good for their teeth or body. Xylitol is actually beneficial for the body and has tremendous positive impact on dental health. Candy made with xylitol will be included in the product packs for offices to exchange for Halloween candy brought in.

Practice owners who wish to register for this program can find more information at www.xlear.com/platinum-halloween-candy-buyback.

(Source: PR Revolution)

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