2024 Children’s Dental Health Month Fair
National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) began as a one-day event in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 3, 1941. The American Dental Association held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8, 1949. The single day observance became a week-long event in 1955.
In 1981, the program was extended to a month-long observance known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month. Since 1941, the observance has grown from a two-city event into a nationwide program. NCDHM messages reach thousands of people in communities across the country and at numerous armed services bases.
Local observances often include displays of posters provided by the ADA, local poster contests such as the one MOCDS hosts, coloring and essay contests, health fairs, free dental screenings, museum exhibits, classroom presentations by dentists and other members of the dental team, and dental office tours.
Every February is National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. NCDHM messages and materials have reached millions of people in communities across the country. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children to get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
2024 Poster Contest
Join us in celebrating & promoting good oral health this February. There are multiple ways for kids to participate this year, so we are requesting YOU to engage with the community and your patient base to help get the word out.
THEME: Healthy Habits for Healthy Smiles
WHAT: Poster or Video
HOW: Please post this flyer in your office, website, or practice social media. We will be accepting submissions by:
Poster drop-off at your practice
E-mail submission of video or picture of poster
Direct message to MOCDS Instagram (@mocdsnj)
WHEN: February 1–29, 2024
Once the deadline (2/29) has passed, please email to let us know about any submissions received at your office to coordinate pick up/winner selection.
For questions, please contact:
Dr. Jocelyn Jeffries-Bruno
732-963-8680
Dr. Akriti Gupta
732-473-1123
mocdscontest2024@gmail.com
