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FL H9027

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/14/2014

Primary Sponsor

Lori Berman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes April 2, 2014, as "Dentists' Day on the Hill" in Florida
  • Florida Dental Association represents nearly 6,500 licensed dentists and was established in 1884 to advance public health through professional education and advocacy
  • Developed "Mouth Wise" dental health education kits for elementary and middle school students covering tooth health, preventive dentistry, nutrition, mouth guards, smokeless tobacco, and oral piercing
  • "Project: Dentists Care" provided $11.9 million in donated dental services to underserved adults and children from July 2012 to June 2013
  • Directs presentation of the resolution to the Florida Dental Association as recognition of dentists' contributions to public health

Legislative Description

Dentists' Day on the Hill

Last Action

Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1232 (Adopted)

4/2/2014

Full Bill Text

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