Each February, the Kansas Dental Association participates in the National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) campaign to educate children, parents, and teachers on the importance of good oral health practices (learn more about NCDHM).
The ADA announced an exciting new theme for 2019 – “Brush and Clean in Between to Build a Healthy Smile.”
In celebration of NCDHM, the KDA held its annual Drawing Contest, as well as the sixth annual Class Project Contest.
Each elementary school in Kansas received an information packet with contest materials, activity sheets, posters, and more - and all third grade students (as well as their teachers and school nurses) in Kansas were invited to participate in the contests.
The KDA received many wonderful submissions for both contests. Thank you to everyone who participated!
The Drawing Contest Winners are listed below. Each student will receive a $50 gift card, and their participating teacher will receive a $100 gift card to purchase classroom supplies and activities.
2019 KDA Drawing Contest Winners
Central District Winner
Merari - Mrs. Richelle Haskin
Southwest Elementary
Pratt, KS
First District Winner
Cooper - Mrs. Alex Linville
Linwood Elementary
Linwood, KS
Fifth District Winner
Melanie - Mrs. Lesa Isbell
LaCygne Elementary
LaCygne, KS
Flint Hills District Winner
Faith - Ms. Kylee Burns
Council Grove Elementary
Council Grove, KS
Northwest Golden-Belt District Winner
Ryla - Mrs.Juliana Pearson
Southeast of Saline Elementary
Gypsum, KS
Seventh District Winner
Levi - Mr. Dale Wiens
Goessel Elementary
Goessel, KS
Southeast District Winner
Naudia - Mr. Garrett Thurlo
Meadowlark Elementary
Pittsburg, KS
Topeka District Winner
Adrienne - Mrs. Wendie Berry
Jefferson County North Elementary
Winchester, KS
Wichita District Winner
Emerson - Mrs. Brianna Armstrong
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Goddard, KS