LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. –
Each year, National Children's Dental Health month is celebrated in February. This celebration is a time to provide oral health education to all children regardless of economic status. The American Dental Association (ADA) began sponsoring the event in 1949 in order to promote the importance of good oral health beginning at a young age. This nationwide program has educated millions of children across the country over the last 60 years by working through schools, public facilities, community groups, military bases and dental offices.
In support of the National Children's Dental Health Month celebration, the 633rd Dental Squadron will provide presentations to local Child Development Centers and schools within the Hampton Roads community. 633rd DS professionals will be at the Langley Exchange Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to educate the public on the importance of oral health in children and provide an opportunity to ask questions. Boil and bite mouth guards will be passed out to visitors.
To further highlight the importance of developing good oral health in children, there will be a series of three articles published in February to increase public awareness. Contact your private or civilian dentist for other special events in the area associated with National Children's Dental Health Month. For more information, contact the ADA at (800) 947-4746 or online at www.ada.org.
The message that resonates from National Children's Dental Health Month activities is the importance of establishing good oral health habits at an early age and routine dental visits with a professional to get a good start on achieving healthy teeth and gums.