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The National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) Program Planning Guide is an annual resource developed by the American Dental Association (ADA) to help organizations plan and implement educational activities for February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month observance.

The guide provides structured, ready-to-use materials and planning tools for dental professionals, schools, community organizations, and public health programs. It typically includes:

• The annual campaign theme and key oral health messages

• Educational handouts and activity sheets for children and families

• Sample press releases, social media content, and promotional materials

• Classroom and community event ideas

• Graphics, logos, and branding guidance

Its purpose is to support coordinated, evidence-based outreach that promotes preventive oral health behaviors—such as brushing with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, healthy nutrition, and regular dental visits—among children and their caregivers.