Join Give Kids a Smile
Give Kids a Smile is a voluntary program that is flexible. The structure allows each individual dentist and staff member in Minnesota to contribute in the way that works best for him or her. Some will choose to see patients in their own offices. Others may want to participate in one of the group centers that will be established for that day. Some dentists will work with a local church, county social worker or school to identify patients. Others may see patients identified through the United Way. Still others may prefer to contribute with a cash contribution or even by bringing educational materials to a local school. How you participate is up to you; but please do participate. To learn more about how the program works from that patients’ perspective, click here to read the Information Provided to Minnesota Families.
Quick facts about Give Kids a Smile 2008
Dates:
Friday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008. You can pick either or both of these dates. Occasionally, volunteers designate an alternative date.
Times:
You and your staff can decide which hours would work best for you and your community.
Location:
Host a Give Kids a Smile event at your dental practice, or volunteer as an individual or dental team at another local participating office. There are lots of options for sharing your valuable time and talents.
Contact:
Call the MDA office at 612-767-8400 or drop us a note at info@mndental.org.
Online sign-up form
The first step: Complete a sign-up form
Simply complete the Sign-Up Form and the MDA will assist you in making the most of your volunteer experience! All Minnesota dentists, as well as each 2007 participating dental office, will also receive a sign-up form via U.S. mail by October. Register by which ever method is easiest for you. Once
you are registered, the MDA will assist you in making the most of
your volunteer experience!
It is important to emphasize that the MDA and ADA each have separate and distinct registration processes for Give Kids a Smile. Please sign up with each organization in order to access as many resources as possible. Read carefully to note deadlines for requesting free supplies from ADA sponsors. Click here for the ADA’s program information.
It is important to emphasize that the MDA and ADA each have separate and distinct registration processes for Give Kids a Smile. Please sign up with each organization in order to access as many resources as possible. Read carefully to note deadlines for requesting free supplies from ADA sponsors. Click here for the ADA’s program information.
Share your Give Kids a Smile story or idea
Whether this is your first or sixth year of participating in this charitable outreach program, you may have a fun story, a question or a general concern to share with other volunteers. Please submit your comment in the space provided.
See the event in action
One of the greatest things about Give Kids a Smile is, well, the smiles!
See them for yourself in a video documenting the program (maybe
you’ll even see your own smile). Click here to View a Video Clip of activities of the 2004 event.
See them for yourself in a video documenting the program (maybe
you’ll even see your own smile). Click here to View a Video Clip of activities of the 2004 event.