Recognizing May 2026, as Save Your Tooth Month

Assembly Resolution No. 1302

BY: M. of A. Ra

        RECOGNIZING May 2026, as Save Your Tooth Month

  WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in recognizing days
and months of awareness for important community and health issues; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
recognize  May  2026, as Save Your Tooth Month in the State of New York;
and

  WHEREAS, Maintaining proper  oral  hygiene  and  preserving  natural
teeth  are  essential  for  optimal  oral  health, which impacts overall
health and well-being; and

  WHEREAS, Each year, over 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, such as 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

  WHEREAS, Endodontists dedicate their dental practice exclusively  to
endodontic treatments, performing an average of 25 root canal treatments
weekly;  they  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; 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; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
recognize  May  2026,  as  Save  Your  Tooth  Month,  acknowledging  the
importance of good oral  hygiene  and  the  hard  work  of  endodontists
throughout the State of New York.