Dental Health Month

National Children's Dental Health Month Creating Oral Health Awareness

National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) turns 60 this year. Each February, since 1949, the American Dental Association (ADA) has sponsored National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. NCDHM messages and materials have reached millions of people in communities across the country. To get materials, go to their site at http://www.ada.org/prof/events/featured/ncdhm.asp .

Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Remember to take care of your teeth including following a good diet, cleaning your teeth after eating, and having regular dental checkups. The more children understand about their oral health, the more likely they will be to adopt habits to help them keep those teeth long after they've graduated high school.
February has been designated by the ADA as the month to promote awareness of career opportunities in dentistry and the allied careers.

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