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title: SR 127. Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; recognize February 6, 2025
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status_date: 2025-02-05
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sponsors:
  - Kay Kirkpatrick
  - Ben Watson
  - Ricky Williams
  - Carden Summers
  - John Albers
  - Drew Echols
  - Blake Tillery
  - Sam Watson
  - Sally Harrell
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  - dental hygienists
  - oral health
  - state recognition day
  - public health
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# SR 127. Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; recognize February 6, 2025

## Text

Senate Resolution 127
By: Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Williams of the 25th, Summers of
the 13th, Albers of the 56th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 6, 2025, 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 SENATE that the members of this body
recognize February 6, 2025, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day at the state capitol 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia Dental
Hygienists' Association.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 6, 2025, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day, honoring the role dental hygienists play in oral health care across the state.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution from the Georgia Senate designates February 6, 2025, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day. It does not change any law; instead it formally honors dental hygienists for their work promoting oral health and preventing oral disease in Georgia, noting they have done so for more than 75 years.
The resolution highlights dental hygienists' role as preventive specialists who provide checkups, cleanings, and education, including volunteer work for groups such as the elderly, people with disabilities, and underprivileged residents. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association.

### What it does

- Designates February 6, 2025, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
- Encourages Georgia citizens to honor dental hygienists for their role in maintaining oral hygiene and dental health.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association.
- Makes no changes to Georgia law, licensing rules, or funding; it is a purely ceremonial recognition.

### Who it affects

Dental hygienists practicing in Georgia, the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association, and the general public who are encouraged to recognize dental hygienists' work in dental offices, public health facilities, schools, and research settings.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect, but it gives formal, public recognition from the Georgia Senate to dental hygienists' contributions to oral health care, which may raise public awareness of preventive dental services in the state.

### Key provisions

- The resolving clause recognizes February 6, 2025, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association.
- The whereas clauses provide background on dental hygienists' preventive role and volunteer service but create no binding requirements.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-05)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-05)
- Sponsors: Kay Kirkpatrick, Ben Watson, Ricky Williams, Carden Summers, John Albers, Drew Echols, Blake Tillery, Sam Watson, Sally Harrell
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69879

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