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Welcome to the Willo® blog, where smarter smiles begin. Expert insights on children’s oral health, kids’ dental care tips, and the latest in automatic toothbrush technology. Help your child build healthy oral health habits to last a lifetime.

Good Communication – How to Talk to Parents and Children to Motivate Change

Good Communication – How to Talk to Parents and Children to Motivate Change

When dental professionals take the time to listen, encourage, and empower, you inspire families to become proactive about oral health. Through small shifts in language, tone, and approach, you can ...

DentistsDental Anxiety—Managing the Nervous Child in Your Chair

Dental Anxiety—Managing the Nervous Child in Your Chair

For many children, especially younger kids, the dental office can be an unfamiliar and overwhelming environment—one that provokes fear and sometimes refusal of care.1 In this article, we’ll take a ...

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Sensory Challenges in the Dental Chair: Helping Neurodivergent Kids Feel Comfortable

In this article, we’ll explore how, dental professionals can create more supportive experiences in the clinic for neurodivergent kids, along with helpful strategies for families to improve everyday...

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Dental Inclusivity: Ethnicity and the Impacts on Dental Health

Dental teams can play a crucial role in reducing disparities in pediatric oral health through inclusive and culturally aware provision.

Dispensing and Retailing in the Dental Office: A Smart Move for Practice Growth and Patient Care

Dispensing and Retailing in the Dental Office: A Smart Move for Practice Growth and Patient Care

With rising overhead costs, growing economic pressures and uncertainties, dental practices across the United States are facing tough financial realities. Salaries, rent, insurance, new and emerging...

Kids oral healthU-Shaped, Reimagined: Real Automation. Real Accountability.

U-Shaped, Reimagined: Real Automation. Real Accountability.

Willo redefines what a U-shaped toothbrush can be. It’s the only product in the auto brushing toothbrush category that delivers automated motion and accountability for kids.

Meet the Moms of Willo

Meet the Moms of Willo

At Willo, we’re more than just a company—we’re a community. And at the heart of that community, you’ll find some extraordinary mothers who bring passion, wisdom, and care to everything they do.

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Willo vs. Electric Toothbrushes: What's Best for Your Child's Oral Health?

Let’s break down the two biggest reasons electric toothbrushes fall short—and why Willo goes beyond to deliver the clean your child’s smile really needs.

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The Caregiver’s Guide to Stress-Free Brushing: How Willo Simplifies Oral Care for Special Needs Patients

By Lisa Copeland, RDH, CSP, CVPCertified Speaking ProfessionalCommunicate With Influence, LLCwww.CommunicateWithInfluence.org Brushing teeth may seem like a simple task—but for many families caring...

Kids oral healthHelping Your Child Overcome Dentist Anxiety

Helping Your Child Overcome Dentist Anxiety

Does your child get nervous about visiting the dentist? They’re not alone! Dental anxiety is common among kids, but there are ways to make visits smoother and more positive. Tips to Reduce Dental A...

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A Greener Future: Willo’s Commitment to Sustainability

At Willo, we believe that taking care of our planet is just as important as taking care of our smiles. That’s why we’re committed to sustainability and responsible practices across all aspects of o...

special needsCelebrating Autism Awareness: Willo Supports Every Child

Celebrating Autism Awareness: Willo Supports Every Child

At Willo, we designed our automatic toothbrush to work for all children, including those with sensory sensitivities or special needs. Many parents in the autism community have shared how Willo make...