February is National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM)

February is National Children's Dental Health Month! This month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others.
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NYS Give Kids a Smile Events

Each year, local dental societies host Give Kids A Smile® events providing underserved children with much needed oral health services and knowledge. Find a local event in your county!

GKAS: Nassau County Dental Society

Address: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY

Directions

Contact: Eugene G Porcelli, DDS

Email: office@nassaudental.org

Phone: (516) 227-1112

On Friday, February 6, 2026, the Nassau County Dental Society will host its Give Kids A Smile® event at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. More than 1,500 children from 13 local schools are expected to participate. Services will include dental exams, fluoride treatments, sealants, oral hygiene instruction, nutritional counseling, and eye exams. The event will also feature a children’s author reading dental-themed books, and families of children with urgent dental needs will be contacted to help arrange follow-up care.

 

 

Activity Sheets for Kids

English

Hojas de Actividades para Niños

Spanish

For Dentists