Children S Dental Health Month. In 1955 this one day event was extended to a week and in 1981 to a month. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the community water fluoridation program this year and emphasize its effectiveness the american dental associate has chosen this year s campaign.
The american dental association observed children s dental health day for the first time on february 8 1949. This month long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated professionals healthcare providers and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children their caregivers teachers and many others. Every year in february is national children s dental health month my dental assistant team was given the opportunity to present and demonstrate dental health to pre k and kindergarten throughout the month at local public private schools and libraries.
The american dental association observed children s dental health day for the first time on february 8 1949.
Luckily february is right around the corner and that means it s national children s dental health month. Small to tall pediatric dentistry scott t. Every year in february is national children s dental health month my dental assistant team was given the opportunity to present and demonstrate dental health to pre k and kindergarten throughout the month at local public private schools and libraries. Today national children s dental health month is observed every february.