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J3584Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Kids' Dental Health Month

Official title

“Recognizing February 2018, as National Children's Dental Health Month”

Sponsor Terrence P. MurphySD-40+2 co-sponsors
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution recognizes February 2018 as National Children's Dental Health Month in New York, promoting children's dental health awareness.

Why it matters

  1. Raises awareness of preventable childhood dental problems. By spotlighting National Children’s Dental Health Month, the resolution underscores the importance of early dental care, which can help prevent cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues that often begin in childhood and have lifelong impacts.

  2. Engages the community and professionals in public health. The resolution acknowledges the collaborative efforts of dental professionals, healthcare providers, and educators, fostering a community-wide emphasis on oral health education and preventive care.

  3. Highlights local initiatives and resources. By specifically recognizing the “Give Kids a Smile” event and organizations like Touro College of Dental Medicine, the resolution draws attention to local opportunities for free or low-cost dental services for children, potentially connecting more families to needed care.

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Honor Kids' Dental Health Month

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Terrence P. Murphy

Senator · Senate District 40

Chair, Investigations And Government Operations

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 3584 BY: Senator MURPHY RECOGNIZING February 2018, as National Children's Dental Health Month WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in participating in months of recognition of important issues; and WHEREAS, February is… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 3584 BY: Senator MURPHY RECOGNIZING February 2018, as National Children's Dental Health Month WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in participating in months of recognition of important issues; and WHEREAS, February is National Children's Dental Health Month; and WHEREAS, Thousands of dental professionals, healthcare providers, and educators participate in the month long observance to promote the benefits of good dental health to children, their caregivers, and others; and WHEREAS, The slogan for 2018 Children's Dental Health Month is "brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth for a healthy smile"; and WHEREAS, The Touro College of Dental Medicine and the Ninth District Dental Association are holding a special event, "Give Kids a Smile" on

February 16, 2018, as part of Children's Dental Health Month; and WHEREAS, This event will be a fun and unique way to promote good dental health for children; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to recognize February 2018, as Children's Dental Health Month; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Touro College of Dental Medicine and to the Ninth District Dental Association.

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