Give Kids a Smile 

Thousands of low-income children across the state of Minnesota received much-needed free dental care in February when volunteer dentists and other dental professionals donated their time and resources to provide free care during our annual Give Kids a Smile event.

Give Kids a Smile is a unique program, coordinated and led by the Minnesota Dental Association. In 2010, free care was provided on Friday, Feb. 5, and Saturday, Feb. 6, to children whose families cannot afford to pay for dental care.  A few clinics offer the program on alternative dates.  Here is What you need to know.

See lots of smiles on our photo page!

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Our generous sponsors

The MDA is proud to announce that HealthPartners and 3M ESPE Dental Products have again joined us as sponsors. These generous companies, who have supported Give Kids a Smile for eight years, will provided fund needed to promote the program with advertising on WCCO-TV and on radio stations throughout the state. The ads encouraged families in need to make an appointment for Give Kids a Smile. This year’s WCCO-TV ads featured Amelia Santaniello and Frank Vascellaro. Please join the MDA in thanking these sponsors for their commitment to dentists’ charitable efforts and for helping us spread the word to families who lack access to dental services.

Support from the Minnesota Dental Foundation 

Each year, the Minnesota Dental Foundation provides grants to help offset costs of dental supplies needed by community-based clinics that host Give Kids a Smile events. Many of those clinics say they would not be able to participate without the Foundation’s support. Thank you!