To generate opportunities to educate and service the oral health care needs of uninsured children and pregnant women in the communities we serve and around the world.
Children from improverished families have a much higher rate of tooth decay due to limited or no access to oral health care.
Almost half of all young children, age 2 to 5 have never been to the dentist.
Contributing causes include inadequate exposure to fluoride and poor access to healthcare services in underdeveloped countries.
Poor dental health can negatively affect both mother and baby.
Hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy can worsen conditions such as gingivitis and gum disease.
