16 June 2023

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Dentsply Sirona collaborates with America’s ToothFairy to support dental care for children in need

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Dentsply Sirona continues to partner with America’s ToothFairy to support their shared mission of increasing access to dental care for children in need. According to a June 8 news release, the company recently contributed $10,000 to support a campaign that provides essential resources for kids.

Millions of kids across the U.S. lack access to a dental care provider, resulting in higher rates of untreated tooth decay and risk of dangerous infections. 

One way America's ToothFairy funds its mission is through an online auction of dental supplies and equipment. Most recently held in March 2023, “Bid For Smiles” raised $26,00 to support prevention resources and services for 5,000 children who otherwise might not receive the dental services they need to be healthy. 

Sponsoring for a good cause

Jill Malmgren, executive director of America’s ToothFairy, said in the news release that the “Bid for Smiles” would not have been as successful without the support of its major sponsor, Dentsply Sirona.

"Their $10,000 financial support helped us procure product donations, promote participation, and ultimately raise enough to help an additional 5,000 kids get the dental services they need to prevent tooth decay,” she said. 

Lisa Yankie, senior vice president at Dentsply Sirona said that the company believes every child should have access to the dental care they need to be healthy.

A shared mission of improving oral health for children in need

Dentsply Sirona’s support of this cause is encompassed in its Sustainability strategy, BEYOND, which builds on the company’s long-established Corporate Social Responsibility Platform. At the heart of BEYOND is the ambition to improve oral health around the world, protect the environment, be a trustworthy corporate citizen and foster a diverse and inclusive environment within the workplace and society. To achieve this, Dentsply Sirona has set for itself ambitious sustainability goals, supports industry-wide cooperations and brings to the table the willingness to go above and beyond to achieve real changes for a more sustainable future in dentistry.

Bids for Smiles: Save the date for 2024

Since 2016, “Bid For Smiles” has raised more than $726,000 to support the delivery of dental care and oral health education for kids in need nationwide. The next auction will be held March 20-22, 2024. Visit BidForSmiles.org to sign up to receive reminders.