Georgia CommonsSR 665: Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; recognize February 5, 2026
Last action February 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 5, 2025 (referenced in the bill title as 2026) as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day, honoring the role dental hygienists play in oral health care across the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any statute. It recognizes dental hygienists for their work preventing oral disease and promoting oral health, noting they have served in this role in Georgia for more than 75 years. The resolution highlights that dental hygienists work in dental offices, public health facilities, schools, and research settings, and that many volunteer their time to serve elderly people, people with disabilities, and underprivileged residents. It designates February 5, 2025 as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day at the state capitol and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes February 5, 2025 as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day at the Georgia 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 send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties since it is a symbolic honorary resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution most directly concerns dental hygienists practicing in Georgia and the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association, which receives a copy of it. It also references groups dental hygienists serve, including elderly residents, people with disabilities, and underprivileged patients.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to an official day of recognition and a symbolic gesture from the Senate toward the dental hygiene profession.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe dental hygienists' role in preventing oral disease and providing care to underserved groups for context.
- The first resolving clause designates February 5, 2025 as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association.
From the bill
“dental hygienists, as licensed oral health care professionals, have been promoting oral health and preventing oral disease in Georgia for more than 75 years”
“the members of this body recognize February 5, 2025, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
Topics
- dental hygienists
- oral health
- ceremonial resolutions
- Georgia Senate