LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. –
The 1st Dental Squadron will be doing its part to educate the base and local populace on children's oral heath throughout February during National Children's Dental Health Month.
The American Dental Association 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.
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.
The 1st DS will be providing presentations in schools within the Hampton Roads community. There will also be information available in the atrium of the 1st Medical Group Hospital during the month.
On Feb. 7 the 1st DS will have people at the base exchange from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to further educate the public on the importance of oral health in children and provide an opportunity to ask questions.
To further highlight the importance of developing good oral health in children, there will be a series of articles published on topics such as baby bottle caries, when to begin dental treatment, and the effects of nutrition on oral health.
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 1-800-947-4746 or online at
http://ada.org/goto/ncdhm.