Restore Smiles. Prevent Decay.

Restore Smiles. Prevent Decay.

HELP A KID SMILE
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Restore Smiles.
Prevent Decay.

Help a kid smile

Bring the
Smiles Back

More Smiles Campaign

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Tooth decay may seem minor to some families, but for many children, treatment is out of reach. They live each day in pain. They miss school. They can’t sleep. Even eating hurts. Without access to care, they may lose teeth or develop serious infections.

Why do so many children in America still lack access to dental care?

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Tooth decay is an inconvenience for most families. But for many children, treatment is out of reach. They live each day in pain. They miss school. They can’t sleep. Even eating hurts. They lose teeth and risk dangerous infections that can be deadly.

How does this happen in the wealthiest country in the world?

Unawareness that tooth decay is a contagious disease

Lack of basic oral health products

Absence of Medicaid

In some cases, parental neglect

Belief that baby teeth don't matter

Failure to form good oral health habits

Restricted access to dentists

Homelessness

Inability to pay for dental care

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What does America's ToothFairy do?

We provide resources to community-based programs delivering dental care and oral health education to children in need.

By supporting safety-net clinics, schools, and community organizations, we help increase access to care and prevent dental disease among underserved children and families.

We teach families about oral health and how to care for their mouths.

Get free educational materials here.

We provide resources so kids in need can access dental care.

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We supply basic oral hygiene products for daily care.

Get involved in Smile Drive here.

GIFTS IN ACTION:

MGE’s Generosity Helps Kids Start the Year Smiling

MGE’s generosity helped America’s ToothFairy reach 17,500 children and families with oral health education resources that made healthy smiles more accessible—and more fun.

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GIFTS IN ACTION:

20 Years of Saving Smiles

Twenty years ago, America’s ToothFairy did not begin as a national organization with partners across the country. It began with a question—and a responsibility. For Dr. Cherilyn Sheets, that responsibility emerged during a deeply personal moment. After her father suffered a massive stroke, Dr. Sheets found herself covering two dental practices—one in Newport Beach and one in Inglewood, California—while trying to decide what to do with her family’s longtime dental office in Inglewood.

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GIFTS IN ACTION:

Record Numbers Hit During Dental Hygiene Month 2025!

This October, dental professionals and educators across the country came together to celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month through our fourth annual My Smile Matters campaign. Thanks to generous support from Dentsply Sirona and Darby Dental Supply, America’s ToothFairy provided hundreds of oral health advocates with free resources to educate kids and caregivers about healthy smiles—and how to protect them.

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Give a child a healthy smile.

Your support makes it possible to end dental pain and restore healthy smiles!

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Without your generous support we would have had to cut children or event schools out of our program. Every year your donations are a true lifeline!

Sophie Parson

Executive Director, Augusta Regional Clinic, Inc.

Fishersville, VA

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Smile Guardian Program

Partner with us to provide oral health education kits for schools and other organizations that serve at-risk kids in your community.

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Host a Smile Drive

A fun way to collect oral care products for kids in need

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Our impact, by the numbers.

2,599,909

Number of oral care products distributed to families in need through Smile Drive since 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does America's ToothFairy do?
America’s ToothFairy is a nonprofit organization that provides resources to community-based programs delivering dental care and oral health education to children in need. By supporting safety-net clinics, schools, and community partners, we help increase access to care and prevent dental disease among underserved children and families.

Through these partnerships, millions of children have received the care, education, and support they need for healthier smiles and brighter futures.

Does America’s ToothFairy provide direct dental care?
No. America’s ToothFairy does not provide direct dental care. Instead, we support independently operated nonprofit dental clinics and community programs by providing donated dental supplies, equipment, educational resources, and other support that helps increase access to care for children in underserved communities.

We also raise awareness about children’s oral health and offer free educational materials for families, teachers, and health educators.

How can I support America’s ToothFairy?
You can support America’s ToothFairy by making a donation, sponsoring a program, or exploring volunteer and partnership opportunities through our Get Involved page. Every contribution helps expand access to oral health education and care for children in underserved communities.

Thanks to the support of our underwriters, 100% of donations made through this website go directly to support our programs.