Give Kids a Smile Day – More than just a day!

What is Give Kids A Smile®?

Give Kids A Smile® is a program sponsored by the ADA. The goal of the program is to enhance the oral health of children in need. Each year on the first Friday in February, thousands of dental teams around the nation provide free oral health care services to children from low-income families. In 2008, the ADA expanded the program to include more than one day.

Connecticut dentists are participating in the program, as well, doing their part to assist children in maintaining a healthy smile. Many Connecticut dental teams participate in the program not just on this day, but provide free dental services to children of low-income families throughout the year.

The Connecticut State Dental Association has been a resource for dental teams participating in Give Kids A Smile by providing assistance in planning  new programs or expanding an existing program.  Funds to help support these programs are raised by the Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach.

Children's Oral Health Resources:

2011 CSDA GKAS Summary Report

Children's Oral Health Fact Sheet

Cavity Prevention Age by Age Guide

For more information on children's oral health, click here.