Give Kids a Smile Program Kicks Off Nationwide

The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced the virtual kickoff of its 18th annual Give Kids a Smile program (GKAS).

The program consists of more than 1,500 events across the country that provide free dental healthcare to thousands of underserved children with the help of more than 6,500 dentists and 30,000 dental health team members. The GKAS program has provided dental healthcare to over 300,000 underserved children since its launch in 2003. 

With the support of sponsors Colgate-Palmolive, Henry Schein, and Indian Health Services, GKAS is able to provide treatment and education kits for thousands of children who otherwise would not have access to these resources, according to the ADA. To learn more about how GKAS events across the country are continuing to safely provide oral healthcare services during the pandemic, check out the ADA news story.

For more information about GKAS, or where to cover an event in your area, visit ada.org/GKAS or visit our Facebook page.