The 5 Best Things about Give Kids A Smile Day
Here are the top 5 best things about our semi-annual event:
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.
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.
The teamwork.
More than 220 students, faculty, residents and staff volunteered at the September 2018 event.
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.
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.