JOIN US FOR DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH 2026!
This October we'll be promoting why smiles matter for overall good health and success in life, and the value dental hygienists bring to the health of children during our fifth annual My Smile Matters campaign. We'll have free educational materials, a social media kit, and a fun contest for kids, plus an opportunity to honor outstanding dental hygienists! Sign up below to receive campaign reminders in September.
WANT TO SUPPORT THIS CAMPAIGN?
Email Jill at jmalmgren@ncohf.org for 2026 sponsorship information.
LEARN MORE ABOUT A CAREER IN DENTAL HYGIENE:
We received SO MANY nominations for 2025's Outstanding Dental Hygienist recognition. We've selected five of our favorites (and a few honorable mentions!)
This year’s winners embody compassion, innovation, and leadership in advancing children’s oral health.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!
GET your smiley teeS and HOODIES to wear during Dental hygiene month
Proceeds will help kids in underprivileged communities get the dental services they need to have a healthy smile!
Then post your smiley tee selfie with #MySmileMatters to share why healthy dental hygiene habits are important!
Choose from the Classic Unisex Tee, Women's Slim Fit Tee, and Youth Tee for kiddos.
ALSO AVAILABLE IN HOODIES AND SWEATSHIRTS!
2025 WINNERS:
- Charley, age 3, of Norfolk, NE
- Desmond, age 10, of North Plainfield, NJ
- Evanna, age 11, of Harrisburg, NC
- Mason, age 10, of Ellensburg, WA
- Vivienne, age 8, of Sterling, IL
Thank you to everyone who rated what makes candy bad for their teeth this Halloween, and congratulations to our $100 Visa gift card winners!
GET YOUR FREE SOCIAL MEDIA KIT.
Spread awareness about the importance of healthy dental hygiene habits and the value dental hygienists bring to the health of children.
5 WEEKS OF CONTENT!
The My Smile Matters social media kit includes posts with colorful graphics and sample text so you'll always know what to say.
videos!
Here's a sample:
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Why Smiles Matter
- All About Dental Hygienists
- NEW: Taking Care of Baby Teeth
- Oral Health Tips
- Food, Candy and Oral Health
GET YOUR FREE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS.
Help children and their caregivers understand the importance of healthy dental hygiene habits with our FREE downloadable resources.
We'll share handouts, classroom presentations, and fun activities to show others why having a healthy smile is important and tips for healthy smiles from birth through adulthood.
My Smile Matters is a Dental Hygiene Month campaign of
THANK YOU OUR 2025 SPONSORS:
Email Jill at jmalmgren@ncohf.org for 2026 sponsorship information.