Grove Avenue Family Dentistry Is Recognizing National Children’s Dental Health Month in February

The depth of winter is an exciting time for us in the dental field. Why? Every February, for the last 76 years, the American Dental Association has recognized the unique importance of oral hygiene for children. Many are surprised to learn the tradition of this yearly happening is rooted in World War II era America.

National Children’s Dental Health Month was born out of a day of recognition in 1941, taking place in Cleveland, Ohio. Over time, the tradition has blossomed into a national day of recognition used by general dentists to educate their patients. As Dr. Cesar R. Sabates, chair of the ADA Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations stated, “National Children’s Dental Health Month has become the symbol of what can happen when thousands of dedicated dental professionals, healthcare providers and educators come t