HR1270: HR1270 Save Your Tooth Month; May 2026; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the House of Representatives recognizing May 2026 as Save Your Tooth Month, aligning with a public awareness campaign the American Association of Endodontists plans to run that month. The resolution explains why saving natural teeth matters, citing statistics on root canal procedures and describing the training and role of endodontists, dental specialists who treat tooth pain and infection. It commends endodontists working in Georgia and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the American Association of Endodontists, the public, and the press.

• Formally recognizes May 2026 as Save Your Tooth Month in a resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Commends the work of endodontists practicing in the State of Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and 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 most directly touches endodontists and general dentists practicing in Georgia, whose work it commends, and the American Association of Endodontists, which receives copies of the resolution to support its awareness campaign. It has no direct legal effect on the general public.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law, it does not alter any rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition and awareness, potentially encouraging Georgians to focus on dental care and tooth preservation during May 2026.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) cites statistics that over 25 million teeth, including through 15 million root canal procedures, are preserved annually through endodontic treatment.
• The resolved clause formally designates May 2026 as Save Your Tooth Month and commends Georgia endodontists.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the American Association of Endodontists, the public, and the press.
• The resolution contains no enforcement mechanism, funding appropriation, or effective date beyond its adoption.

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 awareness month
• oral hygiene