What is NCDHM? 

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, otherwise known as NCDHM. NCDHM is an oral health campaign aimed at educating Pennsylvania youths about the importance of good oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. We also offer free online resources to assist you with oral health presentations, ideas for the classroom and coloring and activity sheets that can be used as handouts. Questions, comments, suggestions? Please contact Zsofia Kandrot, Communications Coordinator, by email, or phone,717-234-5941 x133.

Poster Contest 

The NCDHM poster contest is a great way to conclude February’s oral health lesson. By having students draw posters reflecting what they learned during NCDHM, the message of how important dental health is to overall health will be reinforced.

Prizes 

First Place 

  • $500
  • Custom-framed poster
  • Prizes presented by a PDA representative at a school assembly
  • The first-place winner's school and teacher each receive $250

Second Place 

  • $250

Third Place 

  • $100
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    On April 29, PDA's 2024 NCDHM statewide poster contest winner, Harper Layman, of Fairview Elementary School in Erie County, received his first-place award at a school assembly. PDA member and NCDHM Statewide Chair, Dr. Sam Mansour, DMD, a general dentist practicing in Erie, presented Harper with her framed winning poster and monetary prize.

    How to Enter 

    Read the official rules here. View the past winners below for inspiration. Submit your entry! Any questions?
    Please contact Zsofia Kandrot, Communications Coordinator, at zlk@padental.org.

    Please mail all entries by Friday, February 28, 2025 to:
    Pennsylvania Dental Association
    Attn: NCDHM
    3501 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110    		 2024 Winners
    2023 Winners
    2022 Winners
    2021 Winners
    2020 Winners
    2019 Winners
    		  

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