Now is the time to come clean — October is National Dental Hygiene Month
Thursday, October 11th, 2007Sponsored annually by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM) is a month-long observance of the importance of proper oral hygiene. Observed in October, with a specific theme chosen by ADHA, participating communities are given the chance to recognize the contributions of dental hygienists towards community outreach efforts. The 2007 topic is a continuation of the four-year theme “A Healthy Smile Lasts a Lifetime.” The focus for this year will be on Adolescent and Teenage Oral Health. Possible topics to be discussed include:
- Smoking
- Piercing
- Breath mints
- Deleterious effects of carbonated and sugared drinks
- Nutrition
- Mouth guards/sports
- Eating disorders
(Source:http://www.adha.org/ndhm/)
