Pennsylvania SR 293: A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "Save Your Tooth Month" in Pennsylvania.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 1664
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 293
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY FARRY, PHILLIPS-HILL, HAYWOOD, ARGALL AND VOGEL,
MAY 1, 2026
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, MAY 1, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of May 2026 as "Save Your Tooth Month" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Maintaining proper oral hygiene and preserving
natural teeth are essential for optimal oral health, which
impacts patients' overall health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, Each year, more than 25 million teeth are preserved
through endodontic treatments, including 15 million root canal
procedures, emphasizing the importance of saving natural teeth
for improved appearance and maintaining essential functions such
as chewing and speech; and
WHEREAS, Endodontists, as highly skilled dental specialists,
excel in diagnosing and treating tooth pain and infection
through life-changing endodontic procedures, including root
canals, trauma dental injuries, vital pulp therapy and
apicoectomy, thereby safeguarding patients' natural teeth; and
WHEREAS, With two to three additional years of training after
dental school, endodontists utilize advanced technology and
specialized care to best treat tooth pain and infection; and
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WHEREAS, Endodontists dedicate their dental practice
exclusively to endodontic treatments, performing an average of
25 root canal treatments weekly; and
WHEREAS, Endodontists frequently collaborate with general
dentists to ensure comprehensive dental care and employ a
specialized approach that leads to better health outcomes and
swift recovery for patients; and
WHEREAS, Teeth serve as vital components for nutrition,
emotional expression and overall health indicators; and
WHEREAS, Neglecting oral hygiene can lead to various health
complications; and
WHEREAS, Regular dental visits, thorough brushing and
flossing twice daily and avoiding cavity-causing foods and
habits are essential steps in maintaining gum, teeth and mouth
health; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of May 2026 as
"Save Your Tooth Month" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate acknowledge endodontists as leaders
dedicated to saving patients' natural teeth and encourage the
residents of this Commonwealth to practice good oral hygiene to
save their natural teeth.
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