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.