ORAL HEALTH AMERICA BRINGING HEALTHY MOUTHS TO LIFE
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DEAR FRIENDS OF OHA, This August, the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives coalition, in
Marking Milestones With Smiles Smiles Across America® (SAA) partners have
“I am extremely grateful to be a part of this
kicked-off another school year, ready to bring
amazing organization and all of the individuals
partnership with the Ad Council, Grey
needed oral health care to students across the
from staff, the Board of Trustees, volunteers,
Advertising, and Wing, launched the
country. Several programs are preparing to
donors, agencies, and families who have
Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign. OHA
expand their services, including an SAA partner
made a significant impact on KIND. Making a
in Portland, Maine. The Children’s Oral Health
difference in a child’s smile is what Kids In Need
Program recently received a grant from OHA
of Dentistry (KIND) is all about,” said Executive
to expand the health center currently at King
Director Julie Collett.
committed to a leadership role within the coalition, which includes 35 dental organizations, and we are proud to be
Middle School, with renovations completed just
a part of this groundbreaking effort to
before the current school year.
encourage parents and caregivers to
“The renovation has been in the works for more
children most at risk for developing dental disease.
emphasize the importance of oral health
than a year, so we are very excited that it finally
SAA identifies promising, local community efforts
for children. Visit 2MIN2X.ORG for
happened!” said Kathy Martin, coordinator for
and supports the development and expansion
the Children’s Oral Health Program. The on-site
of programs, with an emphasis on disease
a peek at the PSAs and to learn more
SAA increases access to dental services in schoolbased and school-linked settings for 400,000
center offers sealants, prophys, and fluoride
prevention. SAA supports community efforts
about the campaign and how you can
treatments and is working with Community
through grant funding, donated dental product
get involved.
Dental to have a dentist at the center.
and by providing technical assistance.
With gratitude for your continued support,
In Colorado, SAA Partner, Kids In Need of
To stay up-to-date on everything going on with
Dentistry (KIND) is celebrating a different
SAA, visit OHA’s website and sign up for our
achievement—their 100th anniversary.
monthly enewsletter.
President and CEO
ORALHEALTHAMERICA.ORG