Today is World Oral Health Day! Did you know that tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children? It doesn’t have to be. Join Kids Smiles in empowering children and families to take control of their oral health by visiting and sharing the Kids Smiles Oral Health Toolkit at kidssmilestoolkit.org. Use the Toolkit to access free oral health resources including videos, animations, infographics, activities, and reading lists. Together we can improve oral health literacy! https://lnkd.in/gT2JRtPG
关于我们
Tooth decay remains the number one chronic childhood illness. It can cause pain, problems with mouth and speech development, and missed school hours for children throughout the country. However, it affects low-income children most due to limited access to care. Kids Smiles, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit that provides dental health care and education through dental centers located in communities that face the greatest barriers to accessing care. Our dental centers are currently located in Southwest and West Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. Kids Smiles also provides community outreach services, including dental screenings, health education, and school-based prevention services through partnerships with area schools and other organizations. Kids Smiles' unique model of quality dental health care combined with comprehensive health education provides the immediate dental care that children need with the knowledge to improve their health outcomes into adulthood. Kids Smiles' mission is "to provide children in under-served urban communities with preventive and restorative oral health care as well as innovative health education programs, focusing on the prevention of dental disease and the development of positive, personal health behaviors."
- 网站
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http://www.kidssmiles.org
Kids Smiles Inc.的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 医院和医疗保健
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- Norwood,Pennsylvania
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2001
- 领域
- Dental Care、Education、Community Outreach、Dental Screenings、School-based Prevention Services和Train-the-trainer programs
地点
Kids Smiles Inc.员工
动态
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We’re excited to share that Kids Smiles will be presenting at the 2024 Qual IT Care Alliance Conference hosted by HealthEfficient, DCPCA and PIPCA. The event will take place on November 12th and 13th virtually and will highlight Innovations in Healthcare: Navigating the Digital Frontier. Join us! https://lnkd.in/eS_eNJ4A
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Check out the October issue of Kids Smiles New Bites. We are proud to highlight how our partnership with DENTALEZ is creating healthier smiles in our community. https://conta.cc/3NMfGFq
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Kids Smiles' 12th Annual "Open Wide" Golf Classic is less than a week away! Not a golfer? You can still support Kids Smiles by bidding on the David Leadbetter Trip of a Lifetime. Enjoy a private lesson, trip, and lunch with MASTER instructor David Leadbetter. The coach to 26 major champions! Visit the link to bid today! https://lnkd.in/eU2s_KxA
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Kids Smiles’ outreach team was out in the community last week! Our team joined several local community partners at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Health Equity and Community of Compassion CDC’s 3rd Back-to-School Community Health Partnership Clinic. We provided dental screenings and oral health resources to make sure students start the school year with healthy smiles.
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Kids Smiles is hosting our "Open Wide" Golf Classic on September 23rd, and we’re looking for corporate sponsors to join us! ⛳️ Since 2001, Kids Smiles has been a leader in providing children's oral health care and education in the Greater Philadelphia region. Join us and make a lasting impact on children's health! 💡 Benefits of Sponsoring: Brand visibility and recognition Networking opportunities with local businesses Advancing health equity in our community Check out sponsorship opportunities and register here: https://lnkd.in/gbcQ3s4w. #KidsSmiles #GolfFundraiser #CorporateSponsorship #OralHealth #CommunitySupport
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Kids Smiles is proud to partner with Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education, combining our passion for promoting children's oral health with their dedication to youth sports and development. This collaboration will create impactful oral health Public Service Announcements (PSAs) featuring prominent figures who champion children’s health and well-being. With support from Kids Smiles founder and board member, Dr. Joseph Greenberg, the PSAs feature our very own pediatric dentist, Dr. Lucienne Pino, and legendary former professional ice hockey goaltender Bernie Parent. Together, we are creating a powerful platform that educates and inspires children to take charge of their oral health. Stay tuned for the release of these PSAs, and join us in spreading the word about the importance of dental care. With partners like Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education and advocates like Bernie Parent, we are confident that we can make a lasting impact on the oral health of children in our community.
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There is still time to join us for Kids Smiles' 12th Annual "Open Wide" Golf Classic & Cocktail Party! Date: September 23, 2024 Location: The 1912 Club Sponsorships and foursomes are available. Register at https://lnkd.in/gbcQ3s4w
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We are excited to share that Kids Smiles was recently featured in a PHL17 news Community Spotlight segment, shining a light on our mission an impact on the community! The segment features Kids Smiles COO Mike Pugliese who highlights our commitment to ensuring uninsured and underinsured children have access to the dental care they need. It also describes our Education and Outreach program, which brings resources and education to schools and partner organizations throughout the community. We are incredibly grateful to the PHL17 team for giving us this platform to share our story. This exposure not only helps us reach more families in need but also helps promote the importance of childhood dental care. Please watch and share! https://lnkd.in/gjcsMxNS
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Kids Smiles is hosting a free Back to School event at our West Philadelphia dental center on August 9th for children and families. We'll be joined by over 10 local vendors and attendees will enjoy giveaways, school supplies, activities, music, snacks, and dental screenings. All are welcome! You can also support the event by purchasing supplies for children through the event's Amazon Wishlist https://lnkd.in/ewgakSu3
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