2019 NCDHM Campaign
The February 2019 National Children’s Dental Health Month is brought to you by the ADA. 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.
This year’s NCDHM campaign slogan is “Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile”
2019 NCDHM Program Planning Guide
The NCDHM Program Planning Guide provides program coordinators, dental societies, teachers, and parents with resources to promote the benefits of good oral health to children. The guide includes easy-to-do activities, program planning timetable tips, a sample NCDHM proclamation, and much, much more.
Download the 2019 NCDHM Program Planning Guide
Publicity Resources
There are many ways to publicize your oral health messages, events and activities. Here are some ideas that will help you get your messages placed:
Develop a list of the local newspapers, radio and television stations. Many libraries have media directories (such as Bacon’s), which include addresses, phone numbers, names of editors or producers, and circulation or broadcast information.
The local phone directory is a good resource for locating news outlets. Don’t forget community news or “free” papers, which often feature community events.
Press releases are bulletins that provide general information about a specific topic (sealants, mouth guards, early childhood caries, etc.) or an upcoming event, such as a dental health screening.
News articles should be typed, double-spaced, on organization letterhead or sent by email.
Good outlets for news releases include:
- daily and weekly newspapers and Sunday newspaper supplements
- newsprint shopping guides
- hospital newsletters
- library bulletin boards
- health club newsletters
- church bulletins
- chamber of commerce newsletters
To download information about additional ways to publicize your program review the links below.
- Creating Your Own Press Release (PDF)
- Broadcasting Tips (PDF)
- Sample Newspaper Articles (PDF)
Original Source: https://www.ada.org/en/public-programs/national-childrens-dental-health-month
URL for Program Planning Guide: https://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Public%20Programs/Files/NCDHM%202019/2019_NCDHM_Program_Planning_Guide.docx?la=en