PDA encourages teachers to participate in National Children's Dental Health Month, known as NCDHM. This annual program, held each February, is designed to educate Pennsylvania youths about the importance of good oral health. We need your help in making this program a success!

In late December, lesson plan kits are mailed to third-grade teachers in Pennsylvania schools. Each kit contains information on dental health topics, classroom activities, activity sheets, instructions for the PDA-sponsored poster contest and a complimentary NCDHM poster for the classroom. Students can participate in the poster contest by drawing a poster that reflects an oral-health or hygiene theme. Bonds are awarded to the top three posters, and the first-place winner's school and teacher both receive a $250 check.