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. 

As part of the 2018 NCDHM campaign, the KDA held its annual Drawing Contest, as well as the fifth annual Class Project Contest, with the theme, "Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth for a healthy smile."

All elementary schools in Kansas received an information packet with contest materials, activity sheets, posters, and more - and all third grade students 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. 

Winners of the KDA Class Project Contest will be announced on or around Monday, April 9. 


Central District
Alexa - Mrs. Holly Perez
Buffalo Jones Elementary
Garden City, KS



Fifth District
Morgan - Mrs. Malinda Gatlin
Grand Star Elementary
Gardner, KS



First District
Daniel - Mrs. Sandra Dailey
Christ the King Catholic School
Kansas City, KS



Flint Hills District
Maddy - Mrs. Deanne Kelly
Timmerman Elementary
Emporia, KS



NW/GB District
Tessa - Mrs. Mica Johnson
Rawlins County Elementary
Atwood, KS



Seventh District
Jenna - Mr. Dale Wiens
Goessel Elementary
Goessel, KS



Southeast District
Josue - Mr. Paul Hanney
Westside Elementary
Pittsburg, KS



Southern District
Corbin - Mrs. Katie Hartley
Lowell Elementary
Winfield, KS



Topeka District
Gian - Ms. Haley Jeffrey
McClure Elementary
Topeka, KS



Wichita District
Rose - Mrs. Wendy Haynie-Colby
Andale Elementary
Andale, Kansas