The 5 Best Things about Give Kids A Smile Day

Held at the College of Dentistry in the fall and winter, Give Kids A Smile is a favorite day for students, residents, and faculty alike.
Dental students hold large gold colored G, K, A, S balloons

Here are the top 5 best things about our semi-annual event:

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The smiles.

At the college's most recent event in September, 77 children received free comprehensive dental care, including dental exams, cleanings, and extractions, fillings, and crowns.

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The cause.

Over the course of the college’s past 13 events, student and faculty practitioners have provided more than $430,000 in care to children in need.

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The teamwork.

More than 220 students, faculty, residents and staff volunteered at the September 2018 event.

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The leadership.

Led by faculty advisor Erin Gross, '09 DDS, '09 PhD, '11 MS, assistant professor-clinical, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, the student planning team works tirelessly to plan and promote the day and to provide leadership to their classmates during the event.

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The fun.

Even though they are missing precious study and/or relaxation time, volunteers come to the event with high energy and an eagerness to help. That attitude, mixed with the infectious smiles of the children, always leads to a memorable, satisfying, and fun experience during this special day.

Dental Emergency Care Clinic

Monday-Thursday
7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Friday
7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Student Dental Clinics

Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Ohio State Dental Faculty Practice

Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Upper Arlington Dental Clinic

Monday
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Friday
7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.