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 (learn more).

The ADA announced an exciting new theme for 2016  – “Sugar Wars,” a play off of the new film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

The KDA held its annual Drawing Contest, as well as the third annual Children’s Dental Health Month Class Project Contest – and ALL third grade students in Kansas were invited to participate!

The winners of the KDA Drawing Contest are listed below. Thank you to all the teachers, school nurses, and students who participated!

Central District Winner
Lindsay - Mrs. Potter
Central Plains Elementary
Holyrood, KS


First District Winner
Camila - Ms. Nolen
MacArthur Elementary
Ft. Leavenworth, KS


Fifth District Winner
Gracie - Mrs. Lutz
Highland Elementary
Mission, KS


Flint Hills District Winner
Ethan - Mrs. Stone
Council Grove Elementary
Council Grove, KS


Northwest Golden-Belt District Winner
Katie - Mrs. Hammel
Southeast of Saline Elementary
Gypsum, KS


Seventh District Winner
Jack - Mr. Wiens
Goessel Elementary
Goessel, KS


Southeast District Winner
Darcie - Mrs. Clevenger
Thayer Elementary
Thayer, KS


Southern District Winner
Aubreye - Ms. Stoy
Frances Willard Elementary
Arkansas City, KS


Topeka District Winner
Carlynn - Mrs. Endsley
Wichita Collegiate School
Wichita, KS


Wichita District Winner
Elisabeth - Mrs. Yauk
McCollom Elementary
Wichita, KS