285, 889.

As of Friday, Feb. 5, 285, 889 children were set to participate in the American Dental Association Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile® program.

Launched nationally by the American Dental Association in 2003 to support free oral health services for underserved children, Give Kids A Smile day is celebrated nationally on the first Friday in February each year.

According to the foundation, the participation outlook for the year ahead includes:

Number of Events – 1,252
Number of Kids – 285,889
Participating Dentists – 7,102
Other Volunteers – 24,354
If you would like to join the GKAS movement and host your own event, please visit the GKAS Program Planning Toolbox or the FAQ page.
Use and follow the hashtag #GKAS to share your Give Kids A Smile story and photos on social media.
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Drs. Nancy Villa and Cavan Brunsden at the Rutgers facility groundbreaking. The ADA Foundation presented the Jeff Dalin, DDS, Give Kids A Smile Volunteer Award.

The ADA Foundation offers congratulations to this year’s Smile Champion Award winners, Dr. Cavan Brunsden and the New Jersey Dental Association team, winners of the Jeff Dalin, D.D.S. Give Kids A Smile Volunteer Award.