Wisc. kids display pearly whites at smile contest

More than 100 youngsters showed off their smiles at the 23rd annual Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA) Smile Contest, held August 13 at the Wisconsin State Fair.

First-, second-, and third-place prizes were awarded in seven age categories and a "tin grin" competition for those wearing braces. All contestants received a collection of personal oral healthcare products and educational items made possible through generous donations and financial support from D&S Dental Lab, Patterson Dental Supply, Procter & Gamble/Crest, Saber Dental Studio, WDA Insurance & Services, WDA Foundation, and the WDA.

This year's winners in the following categories are:

Newborns to 16-year-olds competed for the title of “best smile” at the 23rd annual WDA Smile Contest at the Wisconsin State Fair. Pictured here are first-, second-, and third-place winners in the age 7-8 category. Image courtesy of the WDA.

Newborns to 16-year-olds competed for the title of “best smile” at the 23rd annual WDA Smile Contest at the Wisconsin State Fair. Pictured here are first-, second-, and third-place winners in the age 7-8 category. Image courtesy of the WDA.

• Newborn to 2 years old: First place -- Marian Bullard of Chippewa Falls, second place -- MaryJean Duffy of Oconomowoc, third place -- Levi Oudenhoven of Watertown
• 3 to 4 years old: First place -- Sophia Handrich of New Berlin; second place -- Michael Kirchhoff of Union, IL; third place -- Savannah McNello of Waukesha
• 5 to 6 years old: First place -- Kaylie Pasternak of Mount Prospect, IL; second place -- Ben Conley of Grayslake, IL; third place -- Annie Carrillo of Franksville
• 7 to 8 years old: First place -- Jill Wachter of Franklin, second place -- Chloe Handrich of New Berlin, third place -- Jordan McNello of Waukesha
• 9 to 10 years old: First place -- Cathryn Kandel of Hubertus; second place -- Tillie Pasternak of Mount Prospect, IL; third place -- Hannah Rozinski of Kenosha
• 11 to 13 years old: First place -- Brenna Lewandowski of Muskego, second place -- Morgan Anderson of Oconomowoc, third place -- Austin Brandt of Sussex
• 14 to 16 years old: First place -- Haley Francione of Waukesha, second place -- Madison McCollum of Kenosha, third place -- Evan Warwick of Muskego
• Tin grin: First place -- Cheyanna Blunt of Racine, second place -- Wynonna Blunt of Racine, third place -- Logan Ohm of Dousman

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