HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY OF 2025 TO BE “CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This resolution (HR 5540) formally designates February 2025 as "Children’s Dental Health Month" in Rhode Island, supporting the American Dental Association’s 2025 theme "Brushing Fights Cavities." It does not create new laws or change access to dental care; instead, it is a symbolic gesture to highlight existing efforts to address childhood dental health, such as preventive education and reducing barriers to care. The resolution was passed by the Rhode Island House on February 25, 2025, and directs the Secretary of State to share it with the Rhode Island Dental Association. It does not impose new requirements or affect any specific group.