Oral health care is incredibly important for children, but some kids may not be getting the dental care they need. Poor dental health not only leaves children vulnerable to tooth decay, but can affect their overall health as well.
Members of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry are working to eliminate childhood dental diseases through Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is optimal oral health for all children.
Established in 1987 through the AAPD, Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children supports education, research, service and policy development of oral health care for infants, children and teens. Fundraising efforts are used to invest in the future of pediatric dentistry, and Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children participates in several programs to help increase children’s access to oral health care, including Children’s Dental Health Month.
Education
Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children recognizes that access to oral health information is important for everyone. Through educational campaigns, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry provides helpful dental information to the public and dental professionals alike. Dentists can purchase activity books, interactive CDs and educational pamphlets to distribute to their patients. These valuable resources help parents teach their children about dental health, and products are available for purchase on Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children’s website.
Donate Today
If you’d like to raise awareness for pediatric dental health care and make a difference in children’s lives, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is an excellent organization to get involved with. Donations made to Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children provide funding for pediatric dentist students, research projects and education programs. In its 20-year existence, the foundation has contributed over $1 million towards these efforts in the name of children’s dental health. If you’re interested in helping, you can make a tax deductible donation online.
For further information regarding Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, visit their website or contact them at:
Address:
Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children211 E. Chicago Ave.Suite 1700Chicago, IL 60611-2637
Phone:
(312) 337-2169
Fax:
(312) 337 6329
Website:
www.aapd.org/foundation
E-mail:
hshc@aapd.org
