08 LC 95
0364
House
Resolution 1244
By:
Representatives Jackson of the
161st,
Ashe of the
56th,
Davis of the
109th,
Mitchell of the
88th,
Randall of the
138th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
dental hygienists in Georgia and recognizing February 15, 2008, as "Dental
Hygienists´ Appreciation Day"; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
dental hygienists, as licensed oral health care professionals, have been
promoting oral health and preventing oral disease in Georgia for over 66 years;
and
WHEREAS,
there are approximately 6,200 registered dental hygienists practicing in Georgia
and 154 of Georgia´s 159 counties have practicing dental hygienists;
and
WHEREAS,
dental hygienists, as preventive specialists, contribute to the oral health of
Georgia residents and provide an essential service contributing to their total
health by providing education and services to prevent disease; and
WHEREAS,
regular preventive checkups and cleanings, brushing and flossing, eating a
well-balanced diet, and monitoring gums for signs of gum disease are basic steps
to ensuring good oral hygiene and care; and
WHEREAS,
many dental hygienists voluntarily give of their time and talent to provide
educational and preventive oral health care services to special needs groups
such as the elderly, people with disabilities, and the underprivileged;
and
WHEREAS,
organizations and coalitions with participating dental hygienists include:
Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies Coalition, Georgia Oral Health Coalition, and the
Coalition of Advocates for Georgia´s Elderly (COAGE); and
WHEREAS,
dental hygienists are essential in dental offices, public health facilities,
schools, private organizations, and research facilities to provide the best oral
health care for all citizens.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize February 15, 2008, as "Dental Hygienists´ Appreciation
Day in Georgia" and encourage our citizens to recognize dental hygienists for
the vital services they provide in maintaining good oral hygiene and dental
health.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia
Dental Hygienists´ Association.