Abstract
Objective: To report the experience of academics who were part of the university extension program team named “Heroes of the Smile”, linked to the Dentistry course at a public university in the interior of the state of Paraíba, during the development of actions with pediatric patients in the waiting for the School Clinic of the university itself. Experience report: Playful and interactive activities were carried out with children from 1 to 12 years old who were undergoing dental treatment in the morning and afternoon shifts at the Dental School Clinic located in the city of Patos - Paraíba, during the year 2018. One of the aims of the project was to minimize the fear of children's contact with the dentist in an attempt to facilitate the acceptance of treatment and increase the bond with the child, in addition to encouraging engagement in self-care and promoting oral health itself. Final considerations: It is concluded that the experience made it possible for Dentistry students to build an innovative form of oral health education, based on educational and dynamic practices, which contributed towards envisioning a more humanized performance horizon that surpasses the old ones punctual and immediate care practices.