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Creating Oral Health Awareness
Each February, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.
Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
Whether you’re a member of the dental team, a teacher or a parent, the ADA has free online resources that can help you with oral health presentations, ideas for the classroom and coloring and activity sheets that can be used as handouts. We also have booklets, videos and other materials available for purchase through our ADA Catalog.
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The 2008 campaign features two 8 ½” x 11” posters that can be downloaded for use on billboards, in offices, classrooms, etc. Download coloring and activity sheets below. The poster slogans include “Fight Tooth Decay 24/7” and “Be a Breath of Fresh Air.”
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What's the Difference Between National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM) and Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS)?
Give Kids A Smile is an annual centerpiece to National Children's Dental Health Month and is observed every year on the first Friday in February, while NCDHM is celebrated during the entire month of February. National Children's Dental Health Month focuses on providing oral health education to all children despite their economic status. Give Kids A Smile was designed to provide education, preventive and restorative care to low-income children who do not have access to care. Learn more about Give Kids A Smile.
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Presentation Resources
Planning a school or youth presentation? We have tips to help you talk with students from day care through high school. Check out our classroom ideas and resources.
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Fun Activity Sheets for Kids
Check out these word jumbles, puzzles, cool coloring sheets, meandering maze and our smile calendar. Print out the collection and grab your markers! You'll be on the road to a healthy smile in no time.
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NCDHM Order Forms
If you are interested in ordering NCDHM materials and other educational aids, choose from our ordering options.
Mail
Download the Order form | PDF File/41k 
Print out the order form, complete it and return it to the listed address.
American Dental Association
Catalog Sales
211 E. Chicago
Chicago, IL 60611
Fax
312-440-3542
or Phone 800-947-4746
Online Orders
ADA Catalog
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