https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7434910&GUID=6E8D4F7C-70D4-48F6-8CE8-E28EADB051F7Legistar15https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7434910&GUID=6E8D4F7C-70D4-48F6-8CE8-E28EADB051F76E8D4F7C-70D4-48F6-8CE8-E28EADB051F7-2025-06-12-17-47-55Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS NATIONAL ORAL HEALTH MONTH WHEREAS, National Oral Health Month is observed each June in the United States to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene and its connection to overall health; and WHEREAS, National Oral Health Month started getting official recognition and widespread backing from organizations like the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and WHEREAS, National Oral Health Month evolved from ongoing public health efforts to raise awareness about dental hygiene and access to care, especially among underserved populations; and WHEREAS, National Oral Health Month builds upon National Smile Month (UK-based, started in 1977), but the U.S. version emphasizes broader oral health issues beyond just smiling or appearance; and WHEREAS, June was chosen as National Oral Health Month due to its alignment with summer activities and outreach events among children; and WHEREAS, oral health affects other aspects of health such as heart disease, dThu, 12 Jun 2025 17:47:55 GMT