Dentist Claudia Gadomsky and dental nurse Wendy McClelland visited A Step Ahead Early Learning Centre last month.
Ms McClelland said the day care centre approached the newly opened dental practice in Helena Valley.
“The day care centre contacted us, they were keen to involve a local business and incorporate the local community,” she said.
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Young children needed a positive association with oral hygiene early in life to ensure tooth and gum care was part of their daily routine, she said.
Dr Gadomsky, a University of WA tutor in dentistry, and Ms McClelland dressed as tooth fairies to make the experience engaging for the children.
The tooth fairies also talked about healthy eating and demonstrated correct tooth brushing techniques.
Day care youngsters took home a bag of goodies that included a toothbrush, colouring-in sheets, toothpaste and information for parents.