THANK YOU FOR CARING ABOUT THE ORAL HEALTH OF OUR NATION'S KIDS!
We have many engaging and effective ways for dental professionals like you to get involved in community outreach projects to improve the oral health of at-risk populations. Scroll through the options below to find the opportunity that fits you best:
protect smiles to prevent decay.
Many kids do not have access to the basic tools and oral health education necessary to maintain good dental health. For as little as $50 a month, you can be an OFFICIAL SMILE GUARDIAN for these vulnerable kids.
Focusing on prevention, this initiative distributes Protect Your Smile Resource Kits to schools, nonprofit dental clinics or community organizations that serve kids in need. (Smile Guardian offices can also receive a kit upon request.)
Help equip kids and their families with the information and basic tools they need to protect their smiles and prevent tooth decay.
EVERY BID BRINGS A SMILE!
Help save kids' smiles while saving up to 50% on dental equipment and supplies. To participate in our next online auction, register below.
march 19-21, 2025
Proceeds from Bid For Smiles will provide our nation's most vulnerable kids with preventive services to protect their teeth from decay, opportunities to learn how to keep their smiles healthy, and best of all... a new reason to smile!
VOLUNTEER AT ONE OF OUR MEMBER CLINICS.
Our Dental Resource Program (DRP) member clinics are often in need of volunteer dental professionals to help meet the needs of their community by:
- expanding their clinical hours of operation
- reaching out to their community to provide screenings and preventive care
- hosting events at their clinics to provide free restorative care services
- providing donated services for patients whose needs exceed the scope of care available at the clinic
Find a DRP clinic near you to connect with by clicking the button below.
FUNDRAISE FOR AMERICA'S TOOTHFAIRY.
Millions of children lack access to affordable dental care. Many of are living with daily pain, in need of treatment that their families simply can't afford. Others need preventive treatments to protect their smiles but don't have a dental home.
America's ToothFairy provides grants to our Dental Resource Program member clinics to help these kids can get restorative care and preventive services through fluoride varnish and sealant programs!
Sponsor a grant through a fundraising event or promotion.
- Raise $2,500-$5,000 to fund a round of In The Gap grants to deliver restorative care for underinsured kids.
- Raise $5,000-$10,000 to help thousands of kids protect their teeth from decay through preventive program grants.
We have all the tools you need to make your fundraiser a success including event ideas, custom online donation pages and text-to-give codes.
BE THE TOOTHFAIRY FOR A CHILD IN NEED.
Help us support nonprofit clinics and community partners delivering education, prevention, and treatment services for kids in need.
Your donation to our Be The ToothFairy campaign contribution will help low-income or underinsured kids get the restorative care they need to be healthy and happy.
- $5,000 = ToothFairy grants awarded in your name for up to 5 kids
- $10,000 = ToothFairy grants awarded in your name for up to 15 kids
- $25,000 = ToothFairy grants awarded in your name for up to 5 kids + health programs benefitting groups of children in need.
HOLD A SMILE DRIVE.
Some kids don't have their own toothbrush or share one with a family member. A Smile Drive is a great way to collect oral hygiene products for kids in need near you, engage your staff in philanthropic giving, and educate your community about oral health!
We have everything you need to hold a successful Smile Drive. Simply follow these easy steps:
- Step 1: Register your Smile Drive
- Step 2: Collect toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and rinse (just like a canned food drive.)
- Step 3: Report your results to add to our year-long tally.
- Step 4: Donate your collection to schools or community organizations that serve low-income children.
To hold a Virtual Smile Drive, click the button below and select "I want to fundraise for this". The donations you collect online will help us provide toothbrushes for kids in need across the country!