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AR HR1032
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Ferguson
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AI Summary
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Designates February as "National Children's Dental Health Month" in Arkansas.
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Recognizes the importance of good dental health practices in children to ensure well-being of future generations.
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Cites research showing that school-age children in the United States miss 34 million school hours annually due to dental-related illnesses, with socioeconomic disparities in those absences.
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Notes that balanced diet, proper oral hygiene, and preventative dental care can prevent tooth decay and reduce dental-related illness, with benefits starting as early as first grade.
Legislative Description
To Designate The Month Of February As National Children's Dental Health Month.
Last Action
READ AND ADOPTED.
2/27/2023
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