HR 1270: Save Your Tooth Month; May 2026; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a symbolic statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing May 2026 as Save Your Tooth Month, in connection with a national campaign led by the American Association of Endodontists. The resolution explains why saving natural teeth matters, describing endodontists as dental specialists with extra training who treat tooth pain and infection through procedures such as root canals, treatment of dental trauma, and other specialized care. It also encourages basic oral hygiene practices like regular dental visits and brushing and flossing twice daily. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the American Association of Endodontists, the public, and the press.

• Formally recognizes May 2026 as Save Your Tooth Month in the state of Georgia.
• Commends the work of endodontists practicing in Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the American Association of Endodontists, the public, and the press.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a law.

The resolution mainly touches endodontists and other dental professionals in Georgia, who are commended for their work, and the American Association of Endodontists, which receives copies of the resolution as part of its public awareness campaign.

Because this is a commemorative resolution rather than a binding law, it does not change anyone's rights, costs, or obligations. Its main effect is symbolic recognition that may support public awareness efforts encouraging Georgians to seek dental care to preserve natural teeth.

• The resolution's preamble cites statistics that over 25 million teeth are preserved annually through endodontic treatments, including 15 million root canal procedures.
• The operative resolving clause recognizes May 2026 as Save Your Tooth Month and commends Georgia endodontists.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the American Association of Endodontists, the public, and the press.

1. 2026-02-10House Second Readers (House)
2. 2026-02-09House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-06House Hopper (House)

• Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)Primary sponsor
• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
• Lehman Franklin (R, HD-160)
• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
• Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)

• dental health
• endodontists
• public health awareness
• commemorative resolution