Maxwell, Boy Explorer (Punch Films and American Dental Association, 1965?)

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Channel: National Library of Medicine · 2015 · Education

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As colorful stylized puppets, three small boys find the lost civilization of No-De-Kay deep in the jungle after some frightening encounters. They discover that the secret of No-De-Kay is proper toothbrushing by deciphering the hieroglyphic-like inscriptions on the pedestal of the jeweled toothbrush. The boys demonstrate the deciphered instructions for the proper and effective use of the toothbrush. They are welcomed as heroes when they return home with their discovery.

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