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House Resolution 166
By: Representatives Cooper of the 45
th
, Dempsey of the 13
th
, Hagan of the 156
th
, and Smith
of the 18
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 6, 2025, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; and for other
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purposes.2
WHEREAS, dental hygienists, as licensed oral health care professionals, have been3
promoting oral health and preventing oral disease in Georgia for more than 75 years; and4
WHEREAS, dental hygienists, as preventive specialists, contribute to the oral and total5
health of Georgia residents as well as provide essential services and education to prevent6
disease; and7
WHEREAS, regular preventive checkups and cleanings, brushing and flossing, eating a8
well-balanced diet, and monitoring gums for signs of gum disease are basic steps to ensuring9
good oral hygiene and care; and10
WHEREAS, many dental hygienists voluntarily give of their time and talent to provide11
educational and preventive oral health care services to special needs groups such as the12
elderly, people with disabilities, and the underprivileged; and13
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WHEREAS, dental hygienists are essential in dental offices, public health facilities, schools,
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private organizations, and research facilities to provide the best oral health care for all15
citizens.16
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that17
the members of this body recognize February 6, 2025, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation18
Day in the State of Georgia and encourage our citizens to honor dental hygienists for the vital19
services they provide in maintaining good oral hygiene and dental health.20
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized21
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the22
Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association.23
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