Restore Smiles. Prevent Decay.

Restore Smiles. Prevent Decay.

HELP A KID SMILE
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Restore Smiles.
Prevent Decay.

Help a kid smile

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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?

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 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:

Healthy Smiles Begin at Storytime

Patterson Dental helped approximately 4,000 children in 15 states build healthier oral hygiene habits through Storytime Smiles education kits distributed at public libraries. Each kit combined fun, take-home materials—such as toothbrushes, activity booklets, superhero capes and masks, and dry erase habit-tracking bags—with practical information for parents, helping libraries turn storytime into an engaging opportunity for children and families to learn how to care for their smiles at home.

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GIFTS IN ACTION:

From One Clinic to Many: How America’s ToothFairy Helps Dental Homes Grow

What began nearly 20 years ago as one nonprofit dental clinic struggling to serve children in need has grown into a nationwide network helping safety-net clinics expand access to preventive dental care and education. This story explores how America’s ToothFairy supports clinics across the country with donated supplies, grants, and educational resources that help children establish lasting “dental homes” instead of relying on one-time emergency care. Featuring real stories from partner clinics in rural and underserved communities, the article highlights how prevention, trust, and consistent care can change the trajectory of a child’s health and future.

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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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Give a child a healthy smile.

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

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We could not do all that we are doing for the local community and for the state without the steadfast support from our grantors, especially those who have been in our corner for the long haul. On behalf of the entire KinderSmile Foundation village and 50,000 smiles served, thank you once again to America's ToothFairy!

Dr. Michal Herman

COO, KinderSmile Foundation

Bloomfield, NJ

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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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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?
America’s ToothFairy can be supported 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 operational support of our Underwriters, 100% of donations received through this website go directly to support our programs.