A contestant practices his smile.

A family that returns every year to the
Smile Contest.

This contestant makes sure all his pearly
whites are seen for his photo button.

Kids learn which foods are good for their
teeth during the fun and educational
Flossy La Tooth show.

Kids help brush Flossy La Tooth.

One contestant gets to play dentist
during the Flossy La Tooth show.

A large crowd packs the seats in front
of the stage to watch the Smile Contest.

A contestant grins from ear to ear after
winning second place in the 3 to 4 year
age category.

The excitement isn't just on the stage.
People eagerly await the results and snap
photos of their kids.

Sizing up the competition: Kids await the
judges' results.

Winners of the "tin grin" competition. 

Contestants compete for best smile in
the 14 to 16 age category.

Father and son show off their smiles.

All participants got the chance to have
their picture taken for a commemorative
photo button.

The judges smile for the camera.

All in the family: Contestants practice
their smiles before the contest.

Newborns to 2-year-olds line up and
show off their smiles for the judges.

This contestant is all smiles after winning
first place in the 0 to 2 age category.

Kids in the 3 to 4-year-old category
smile for the judges.

A contestant's smile gets even bigger
when he's told he's got a winning smile.

Winners of the 5 to 6 age cateogry.

Winners of the 7 to 8-year-old age
category.

This year's judges agreed it was a tough
call all around. Being Smile Contest judge
is no walk in the park! 

*Photos by Paul Willette Photography

High resolution digital photos shown here are availble upon request. Send e-mail to hwillette@wda.org or call 414-755-4108.