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Helping Kids in Our Community The Tooth Truck helps 150 local, at risk
children every month. For these kids, the Tooth Truck is often their only access to dental care. Sometimes, access is limited because they don’t qualify for Medicaid. Even for kids with Medicaid, other barriers such as lack of transportaion can be a challenge. Thanks to generous supporters, the Tooth Truck is fortunately here to help all children who qualify for the free/reduced school lunch program.
The Tooth Truck helps
We need your help to keep the Tooth Truck on the road in our community. When you support the Tooth Truck, you can be confident that every dollar makes an impact. For every $1 donated, the Tooth Truck provides more than $4 in treatment. We’re efficient and thorough, completing 1,850 kids’ treatment plans in 2016 alone. And we conduct research to measure the lasting impact with our patients.
150 Kids EVERY MONTH!
Every smiling face you see on the Tooth Truck and in this brochure has benefited from our local program.
Analissa
As a Glendale High School student, was suffering from discomfort. First, she was experiencing tooth pain. On top of that, she was ashamed and embarrassed – as a teenager, it seemed she should know how to take care of her teeth and oral health. With a visit to the Tooth Truck, Analissa found the relief she needed. On the Tooth Truck, she met a team of friendly faces there to help. Over her five visits, Analissa’s treatment plan was truly a team effort. Dr. Sarah and the Tooth Truck staff treated her cavities and re-enforced proper brushing and flossing habits. Analissa also needed a root canal beyond the scope of what the Tooth Truck usually provides. Local Endodontist, Dr. Lisa Castleman generously stepped in to take care of that need. As a result of these team efforts, Analissa is happy to smile big and proudly display her healthy smile all around school.
The Tooth Truck completed this treatment plan at no cost to Analissa’s family, with a total value of $5,601.
As a preschool student,
Braeden
participated in the Healthy Smiles Academy, the Tooth Truck’s On-Site Brushing Program. Fortunately, his teacher was committed to improving her students’ oral hygiene, taking the initiative to sign up for the Healthy Smiles Academy. Through this program, Braeden was able to practice good brushing habits at school every day. At home, he enjoyed sharing these skills with his two older brothers, Dominic and Drake. Later, during his first visit to the Tooth Truck, Braeden impressed the Tooth Truck staff with his dental knowledge, learned from the Healthy Smiles Academy. All three brothers enjoy their Tooth Truck visits, especially their goody bags. They love putting to use their toothbrushes and timers, every morning and night.
The Tooth Truck completed these treatment plans at no cost to Braeden, Drake and Dominic’s family, with a total value of $3,687.
Tooth Truck Recall Study PHASE 1: 198 Students 94% Same or Better Oral Hygiene
46%
BETTER
48% SAME
Oral Hygiene
Oral Hygiene
Only 12 students had new dental issues.
PHASE 2: 201 Students 93% Same or Better Oral Hygiene Only 8 students had new dental issues.
63%
BETTER
Oral Hygiene
30% SAME
Oral Hygiene
On the Road to Healthy Smiles Thousands of children in our community suffer from a lack of access to dental care. This impacts their health, speech, school attendance, and self-confidence. The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, fondly known as the "Tooth Truck," is here to help the kids in our community. With generous support from donors and volunteers, the Tooth Truck has treated more than 22,700 local children through over 52,000 dental appointments valued at more than $13.8 million. Each year, the Tooth Truck needs nearly $400,000 in donations to continue on their mission to complete every child’s treatment plan. We hope you’ll join our community of supporters – we’re not just fixing teeth – we’re making local children’s lives better!
Join Us in Helping Kids in Our Community! Help the Tooth Truck and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks in providing access to dental treatment for the kids in our community who need it the most. Your investment will provide more than four times its value in dental treatment. I wish to underwrite one or more treatment plan(s) as follows:
____ Average treatment plan for 1 child @ $207
____ Average treatment plan for 3 children @ $621
____ Average treatment plan for 6 children @ $1,242 I would like to donate a different amount. I have enclosed $________________ .
PAYMENT METHOD: Enclosed is my check in the amount of $________________ (Please make check payable to RMHC.) Credit Card MasterCard
Visa
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Card Number:__________________________________________________ Expiration Date: _______________________ Security Code:_____________ Name:_________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________ City:_________________________________ State:______ Zip:___________ Telephone:______________________________________________________ Please contact me about becoming a monthly donor. You may also make your donation by calling 417.875.3505 or online at toothtruck.org
RMHCozarks.org/Tooth-Truck The following trademarks used herein are owned by McDonald’s Corporation and its affiliiates and are used under license: Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, Ronald McDonald House Charities, ©2017 Ronald McDonald House Charities. The Tooth Truck name and logo are owned by The Tooth Truck, Inc.