The American Dental Association (ADA), since 1949, has sponsored the ‘National Children’s Dental Health Month’ in February.
The hope of the ADA is to raise awareness of dental health and the importance it plays in a child’s overall health. The importance of maintaining good mental hygiene, brushing and flossing daily, and limiting sugary foods are important […]
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
January 28th, 2009 · No Comments
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Dental Health of US Preschoolers Declines
January 20th, 2009 · No Comments
The dental health of our country’s youngest citizens is on the decline, according to a study conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics.
The Center reported that, based on a review of surveys taken between 1999 and 2004, nearly 30% of preschool-age children in the United States suffered from visible tooth decay. The new figure […]
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Chicago Dental Society Donates $1.7 Mil for Dental Programs
January 14th, 2009 · No Comments
The Chicago Dental Society has donated $1.7 million to foundations, clinics, students and a local college. This money is meant to support dental programs that improve the dental health of Illinoisans.
The majority of this money, $1.5 million, is going toward the new Chicago Dental Society Foundation. This foundation should provide stable funding to educational programs […]