From left: Dr. Piazza, president of the Greater Houston Dental Society; Piney Point ES fifth-grader Viviana Jimenez; Garden Villas ES third-grader Alejandra Rodriguez; White ES second-grader Sandy Kong; Condit ES fifth-graders Eden Barr and Heidi Tamm; and Dental Health Committee CoChairs Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Aguilos. Not pictured: Scroggins ES second-grader Gabriel Velazco.

Every year, HISD elementary and middle school students participate in the Dental Health Poster Contest, which promotes the American Dental Association’s National Children’s Dental Health Month campaign. The purpose is to convince children and adults of the importance of good oral health.

Recently, six HISD first-, second-, and third-place winners were recognized for their entries at a reception hosted by the Greater Houston Dental Society and the Greater Houston Dental Alliance. This year’s theme was “Defeat Monster Mouth!” Each student received an award, an oral-care bag, and a gift certificate from a local merchant.

More than 100 HISD students from 14 elementary and three middle schools entered the contest. Every student who entered received a ribbon for participating.