Our Foundation recently launched the new Smile Squad Patch Program, providing local Girl Scouts with an engaging way to learn about and explore how healthy smiles support healthy bodies and minds.

The Smile Squad Patch Program teaches scouts about positive dental habits, hidden sugars, hands-on oral health experiments and the importance of brushing every day. As scouts complete the patch requirements, they may also earn credit toward badges such as My Best Self, Snacks, Eating for You, and Staying Fit. Program materials and patches are available to troops at no cost.

“Our new Smile Squad Patch Program gives Girl Scouts an opportunity to learn about the importance of dental health in an interactive and meaningful way,” said DDOK foundation director Terrisa Singleton-Smith. “Fostering good oral hygiene practices at a young age helps kids develop habits they carry with them throughout their lives.”

Notably, our Foundation’s Smile Squad Patch Program is the first in the country to feature a MouthScience component. MouthScience is one of the Foundation’s signature dental education programs, providing children with an engaging, hands-on experiment that demonstrates the levels of acid and sugar in common drinks and encourages them to make healthier choices to protect their teeth.

“We’re thrilled to offer our Girl Scouts a new way to learn about oral health while earning a patch they can be proud of,” said Aaliyah Yandell, Marketing & Community Outreach Manager at Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma. “The Smile Squad Patch Program combines meaningful lessons, and we’re grateful to partner with Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation to bring this opportunity to girls across western Oklahoma.”

While the Smile Squad Patch Program is launching with Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma, our Foundation intends to expand the program to troops across the state.

To learn more about the Smile Squad Patch Program, visit DDOKFoundation.org/GirlScouts.