CONTACT : Zsofia Kandrot Communications Coordinator ( 717 ) 234-5941 , ext . 133 zlk @ padental . org
Pennsylvania Third-Grade Students Invited to Enter Dental Health Contest
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Dental Association ( PDA ) invites third-graders across Pennsylvania to show their creativity this February in celebration of National Children ’ s Dental Health Month ( NCDHM ).
The national theme for 2022 is : “ Sealants Make Sense .” Dental sealants are thin , plastic coatings painted onto teeth to prevent tooth decay by forming a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth . The American Dental Association ( ADA ) emphasizes that the attitudes and habits established at an early age are critical in maintaining good oral health throughout life . NCDHM is a national health observance that brings together thousands of dedicated professionals , health care providers and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children , their caregivers , teachers and many others to help keep children ’ s smiles beautiful now and for years to come .
Those third graders who participate in PDA ’ s poster contest will have a chance at winning several different prizes . Three statewide winners will be selected from the entries . The first-place winner will be awarded $ 500 . In addition , the first-place winner ’ s school and teacher will each receive a $ 250 prize . The second-place winner will receive $ 250 , while the third-place winner will receive $ 100 .
PDA offers classroom resources , including a lesson plan featuring information on dental health , classroom activities and fun worksheets for the students . These lesson plan kits are distributed electronically . Please contact Zsofia Kandrot at zlk @ padental . org to receive these materials along with the contest rules . Complimentary NCDHM posters are also available by request .
All entries for the poster contest must be submitted by Friday , March 4 . Please mail the entry to : Pennsylvania Dental Association , Attn : NCDHM Poster Contest , 3501 N . Front Street , Harrisburg , PA 17110 . PDA will announce the top three winners in early April .
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