House Resolution 1270
By: Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Hawkins of the 27th, Franklin of the 160th,
Stephens of the 164th, Rice of the 139th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing May 2026 as Save Your Tooth Month; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, maintaining proper oral hygiene and preserving natural teeth are essential for
optimal oral health, which impacts patients' overall health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, each year, over 25 million teeth are preserved through endodontic treatments,
including 15 million root canal procedures, emphasizing the importance of saving natural
teeth for improved appearance and maintaining essential functions such as chewing and
speech; and
WHEREAS, throughout May, the American Association of Endodontists will launch a public
awareness campaign emphasizing the necessity of maintaining natural teeth; and
WHEREAS, endodontists, as highly skilled dental specialists, excel in diagnosing and
treating tooth pain and infection through life-changing endodontic procedures, such as root
canals, trauma dental injuries, vital pulp therapy, and apicoectomy, thereby safeguarding
patients' natural teeth; and
WHEREAS, with two to three additional years of training post dental school, endodontists
utilize advanced technology and specialized care to best treat tooth pain and infection; and
WHEREAS, endodontists dedicate their dental practice exclusively to endodontic treatments,
performing an average of 25 root canal treatments weekly; and
WHEREAS, endodontists frequently collaborate with general dentists to ensure
comprehensive dental care and employ a specialized approach that leads to better health
outcomes and swift recovery for patients; and
WHEREAS, teeth serve as vital components for nutrition, emotional expression, and overall
health indicators; neglecting oral hygiene can lead to various health complications; and
WHEREAS, regular dental visits, thorough brushing and flossing twice daily, and avoiding
cavity-causing foods and habits are essential steps in maintaining gum, teeth, and mouth
health.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize May 2026 as Save Your Tooth Month and commend the
work of endodontists in the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
American Association of Endodontists, the public, and the press.