Board proclaims February 2026 National Children’s Dental Health Month in Trinity County
Trinity County recognized National Children’s Dental Health Month; public‑health staff highlighted kindergarten screenings showing about 1 in 4 children with untreated tooth decay by age 5 and promoted local prevention programs including 'Brush in a Box.'
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The Board of Supervisors on Feb. 3 adopted a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as National Children’s Dental Health Month in Trinity County. Kirsten Ford and Caitlin Noble of the Trinity County local oral health program described early‑education and screening efforts and said county kindergarten screenings show approximately 1 in 4 children have untreated tooth decay by age 5.
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