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HR 1043: Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; February 5, 2026; recognize

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House Resolution 1043

By: Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Hawkins of the 27th, Greene of the 154th, and Martinez of the 111th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing February 5, 2026, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, dental hygienists, as licensed oral health care professionals, have been promoting oral health and preventing oral disease in Georgia for more than 75 years; and

WHEREAS, dental hygienists, as preventive specialists, contribute to the oral and total health of Georgia residents as well as provide essential services and education to prevent disease; and

WHEREAS, regular preventive checkups and cleanings, brushing and flossing, eating a well-balanced diet, and monitoring gums for signs of gum disease are basic steps to ensuring good oral hygiene and care; and

WHEREAS, many dental hygienists voluntarily give of their time and talent to provide educational and preventive oral health care services to special needs groups such as the elderly, people with disabilities, and the underprivileged; and

WHEREAS, dental hygienists are essential in dental offices, public health facilities, schools, private organizations, and research facilities to provide the best oral health care for all citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize February 5, 2026, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day in the State of Georgia and encourage our citizens to honor dental hygienists for the vital services they provide in maintaining good oral hygiene and dental health. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association.