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ME HP1500
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lori Gramlich
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AI Summary
- Designates February 2026 as Children's Dental Health Month in Maine
- Dental caries (tooth decay) is the most common chronic disease in children, yet is almost completely preventable through education and regular preventive care
- Dental-related illness causes children in the United States to miss 51,000,000 hours of school time each year, beginning as early as first grade
- Encourages raising public awareness about the importance of preventive dental care for all children
- Adopted by the 132nd Maine Legislature during its Second Regular Session
Legislative Description
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2026 AS CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
Last Action
READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
3/3/2026
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