There is an oral care crisis in America.
Kids in underserved communities are the ones who suffer the most from tooth decay, which contributes to more lost sleep, missed school days, and poor overall health.
Black children are almost 2X as likely to have poor oral health and hispanic children are nearly 4X as likely.*
is focused on:
Access
Improving access to dental care products & services
Education
Educating children on healthy oral health habits
Representation
Establishing scholarships for underserved dental students
WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD IN AMERICA DESERVES A HAPPY, HEALTHY SMILE. THAT’S WHY WE HAVE…
WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD IN AMERICA DESERVES A HAPPY, HEALTHY SMILE. THAT’S WHY WE HAVE…
- Donated over 2.5 million dental products to kids and families in need
- Hosted over 25 dental screening and educational access events for 14,000 kids and counting
- Created educational materials for kids and teachers in underserved communities
- Awarded over $100,000 in dental scholarships to underserved students
- Donated over 2.5 million dental products to kids and families in need
- Hosted over 25 dental screening and educational access events for 14,000 kids and counting
- Created educational materials for kids and teachers in underserved communities
- Awarded over $100,000 in dental scholarships to underserved students
And that’s just
the beginning!
We’re Closing America’s
Smile Gap by providing oral
care countrywide and
won’t stop until it’s done.
We’re Closing America’s Smile Gap by providing oral care countrywide and won’t stop until it’s done.
Together, we’re
Closing America’s
Smile Gap
Amber did not have access to oral care during childhood. Her experience drove her to become a dental hygienist so that she could bring care to those who need it most. By partnering with Crest and Oral-B, she works to end oral health inequity for kids in America.
“Teaching kids from young ages proper brushing habits and good oral hygiene tips, hopefully they can live a life cavity free.”
-Ciera H.
“This was the first time some of my students had been to the dentist.”
-Tymika C.
“Everyone should have an opportunity to be able to have dental visits and a bright smile.”
-Damion L.
We’re building a better future for kids filled with more confidence, more opportunity, and more smiles. Here’s what you can do:
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