Give Veterans a Smile |
Give Kids a Smile |
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Veterans have protected American rights and defended our freedoms. Yet 7.8 million U.S. veterans enrolled in the Veterans Affairs health care system are going without much-needed, essential oral health care because they are ineligible for VA dental benefits. The New York State Dental Association and its Foundation encourage dentists to consider volunteering a day to providing free dental treatment to veterans in their communities.
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Since 2007, the New York State Dental Foundation has given more than $168,000 to community health centers or service programs as part of its Give Kids a Smile program. The Foundation recognizes these programs’ ability to build, expand or enhance education, access and capacity with respect to oral health care for children.
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The New York State Dental Foundation maintains an ongoing inventory of dental supplies for dentists and organizations to conduct outreach programs in New York State. New York State dentists may request supplies for USA or overseas outreach programs.
