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Booking

Frequently Asked Questions


This page contains important details regarding booking a Captain Supertooth visit. Please read this entire page prior to submitting our online Request Form.


Who is eligible for Captain Supertooth Visits?

Only children in Pre-K through third grade who reside in the state of Oklahoma are eligible for this program. For children of other ages or in other states, see our list of other online oral health education programs.

Who can schedule a Captain Supertooth Visit?

Teachers or principals can schedule visits for their schools/classes.

Event coordinators can request appearances for health fairs, day camps, or other child-focused events. (Limited availability.)

How long does a visit from Captain Supertooth last?

Virtual and in-person visits generally last 20-25 minutes.

What does it cost?

Captain Supertooth is a program of the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation and is provided free of charge.

What are the requirements for an IN-PERSON VISIT?
  • Teacher must be present during the visit.  If an adult is not present, the Captain will have to end the visit.
  • Schools must be located in the state of Oklahoma
  • Children must be in one of the following grades:  Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
  • Teacher must request visit by using our online booking form.
  • Care must be taken to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and its variants.
What are the requirements for a VIRTUAL VISIT?
  • Zoom or Google Meet (no other platforms are available at this time)
  • Teacher must be present and visible in the room during the visit. If an adult is not present, the Captain will have to end the visit.
  • To help the Captain keep the children's attention, it is very important for the teacher to minimize background distractions and actively encourage the children to participate.
  • Children must be located in the state of Oklahoma.
  • Children must be in one of the following grades:  Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
  • For best results, a visit should be limited to a single grade level. (Teachers can schedule more than one visit.)
  • Teacher must request a Virtual Visit using our online booking form. (Indicate "virtual visit" in the "Additional Comments" field.)
  • Our booking assistant will contact you in advance of the visit to coordinate details.
Will children receive toothbrushes?

In-Person Visits:  Captain Supertooth will deliver toothbrushes to the classroom when the visit occurs.

Virtual Visits:  Enough toothbrushes for the entire class will be shipped to the teacher, who is responsible for distributing them to the students.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule a visit?

If cancellation or rescheduling is necessary, please contact us as far in advance as possible.

Contact Teri Bachhofer at CaptainSupertooth@deltadentalok.org or (405) 607-2138.

What safety and security measures are taken?

In-Person Visits:  For the health and safety of the Captain and students, the Captain will practice all COVID-19 safety measures of the school or event.

Virtual Visits are conducted via Zoom using a secure password. Additionally, an adult is required to be in the room during the visit at all times. Zoom visits may be recorded for quality assurance or training purposes, but will not be used for promotional purposes. 

Still have questions?

For assistance, email us at CaptainSupertooth@deltadentalok.org (preferred) or call the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation at:

OKC Metro: (405) 607-2138
Toll Free: (800) 522-0188, Ext. 138

Ready to request an in-person or virtual visit with the Captain?

Use our online booking form to request a visit or special event appearance.