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SEASONAL
TIPS - February National Dental Care Month
General
Overview The annual observance of children's dental health began as a one-day
event in Cleveland, Ohio on February 3, 1941. During that year, February 3-7
was designated as Children's Dental Health Week in Akron, Ohio. The American
Dental Association held the first national observance of Children's Dental Health
Day on February 8, 1949. This single day observance became a week-long event
in 1955. In 1981, the program was extended to a month-long celebration known
today as National Children's Dental Health Month. Since 1941, the observance
has grown from a two-city event into a nationwide program. NCDHM messages reach
millions of people in communities across the country and at numerous armed service
bases abroad. Local observances often include poster, coloring, and essay contests,
health fairs, free dental screenings, museum exhibits, classroom presentations
and dental office tours. To help explain proper dental care to your child the following movies taken directly from the ADA American Dental Association Website may be helpful:
- Learn how brushing and flossing can prevent tooth decay.
Dudley and Gramps Brush and Floss - What rules do you follow to keep your teeth healthy? Dudley tells you how!
Dudley's Dental Quiz
- Learn how healthy snacks can help prevent tooth decay.
Healthy Snacks with Dudley
- Dudley's Brotherly Advice
Dudley's Explains the Importance of Mouthguards
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