HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012003 - 2003-059 In the Matter of Proclaiming February 2003
As"Children's Dental Health Month" RESOLUTION NO.2003159
WHEREAS, dental disease is the most prevalent and untreated childhood disease in the nation;and
WHEREAS, most dental disease is preventable, and routine care can detect and correct problems before
they become serious,and
WHEREAS, children in California have twice as much untreated dental decay as their national
counterparts,and
WHEREAS, of the 14,587 children screened in 2001-2002 by the Contra Costa Children's Oral Health
Program,68%were referred for follow-up with a dentist,and almost one-quarter of those
referred had urgent or emergency dental needs,and
WHEREAS, more than 25% of preschool and elementary school children in California and 40% of high
school children in California have no dental insurance,and
WHEREAS, attitudes and habits established at an early age are critical in maintaining good oral health
throughout life;and
WHEREAS, by participating in the annual celebration of National Children's Dental Health Month,dental
health providers,parents,and teachers throughout Contra Costa County can help keep
children's smiles beautiful now and for years to come.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors hereby
proclaims February 2003 as
CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
throughout the county and encourages all residents to recognize the importance of developing good dental
habits to the future health of the children on Contra Costa County=
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Supervisors present this 11th clay of February 2003.
114,�i
DeSAULNIER
Chair,District IV Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy
of an action taken and entered on the nunutea of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown:
ATTESTED: February 11,2003
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Adtni NIMtor
By �' tY
RESOLUTION NO.2043/59