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February was "National Children's Dental Health Month"
Every year since 1953, the American Dental Association (ADA) has declared February to be National Children's Dental Health Month as a way to raise awareness among families and policymakers about the critical importance to children of good practices of oral health.
"Oral health is such an important part of a child's overall good health, and yet it can be overlooked in young children" said ADA President Mark J. Feldman, D.M.D. "Good oral health practices should begin with an introductory dental visit before a child's first birthday. Children's teeth are meant to last a lifetime" Dr. Feldman said, "and with proper care, a balanced diet and regular dental visits, children can have a lifetime of healthy smiles."
As tooth decay rises among the nation's preschoolers, the American Dental Association hopes that National Children's Dental Health Month and the annual ADA Give Kids A Smile campaign will serve as an urgent reminder.
Held this year on Feb. 1, Give Kids A Smile provided more than 51,000 dental professionals offering dental services to an estimated 500,000 underserved children at more than 2,000 sites nationwide, free of charge. Those services included educational materials and where possible, free dental care such as: cleaning, fluoride treatments, cavity fillings and even more intensive care.
'It serves as an annual reminder to children, parents and caregivers of the importance of healthy oral health habits,' Dr. Feldman explained.
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Sunday, February 24, 2008
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