Annual Children’s Poster Contest

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The SFDS Community Dental Health Committee advances dental health and oral health education through numerous programs and volunteer efforts, including the Annual Children’s Poster Contest. Our theme for the 50th Annual 2026 Poster Contest is  “Brush, Floss, Create - 50 Years of Healthy San Francisco Smiles".  Each year the Poster Contest is open to all San Francisco public and private kindergarten through 5th grade students.

The contest, held every February during National Children’s Dental Health Month, facilitates learning about dental health through an artistic means of inspiration and expression.  In elementary schools throughout the city, imagination and imagery abound as children reveal their talents.

By recognizing the value of community, education, and bringing it all together with fun, color, and a little competition, everyone enjoys the benefits of helping young people learn the importance of proper dental hygiene. 

This event would not be possible without the generosity and leadership of our sponsor-benefactors. We gratefully acknowledge the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and Interim Dean Dr. Elisa Chavez, Stephen Molinelli of Northern California Practice Sales, and Drs. Matthew Young and Dr. Stafford Duhn for their meaningful contributions and enduring commitment to the San Francisco Dental Society's Annual Dental Poster Contest.