Our Mission:

Improve basic oral hygiene and promote a healthy smile by providing oral hygiene supplies such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and educational materials to children in need. Additionally, we provide trained volunteers to teach oral hygiene to parents and children. See "Our Projects" page for more information.

The Problem:

Many needy children who lack good basic oral hygiene habits or dental care can have severe tooth decay and gum disease which may result in physical pain or discomfort. In many cases, this leads to low self-esteem. Early intervention with education for both parent and child, plus basic oral hygiene supplies, can make a difference now and in the future. See "The Facts" for more information.

"Prevention of dental disease starts with a baby's first tooth. Education ofboth parent and child is crucial."

January - April 2010 - 1,219 children were provided "Smile Kits" and/or educational materials!! Additionally, a trained volunteer provided dental hygiene education to kindergarten children and Head Start preschool parents for Children's National Dental Health Month.

In 2009, we provided over 2,100 low-income children with dental kits and/or educational material.This year, with your donation, we can double the number of children served!

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PURCHASE DENTAL SUPPLIES "SMILE KIT" ANDEDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AS A FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE AGAINST DENTAL DISEASE -AN EPIDEMIC IN THE U.S. TODAY.