Planning your Give Kids a Smile event
Resources, materials and a helping hand are all available
For the uninitiated, the prospect of hosting a Give Kids a Smile event might seem daunting. But it needn’t be. Under the guidance of dental offices across the state, the MDA has created helpful a step-by-step Participation Kit (PDF) that will walk you through the planning process and provide you with many helpful materials – from a sample patient reminder mailer to scheduling ideas.
If you have questions
Volunteers are happy to talk with you about planning for Give Kids a Smile. They also have some helpful hints that may come in handy for you. Just call the MDA at 612-767-8400 to ask for a list of fellow dental professionals who could help you with planning questions.
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The Minnesota Dental Association publishes a Give Kids a Smile newsletter that relates practical information about Give Kids a Smile to all dentists in the state. Articles include: tips for seeking free supplies, answers to legal questions regarding volunteer dentistry, guideposts for gift of giving, ideas for planning your event, information about sponsors, and more. Click on the following PDF links to view the newsletters:
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