Give Kids a Smile 2008
The American Dental Association (ADA) created Give Kids a Smile to build support for the public and provide solutions to help underserved children get regular oral health care. Held during National Children’s Dental Health Month each February, Give Kids a Smile provides free oral health education, screening and treatment services to children from low-income families across the country.
| 2007 California Contributions | |
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Total children: 41,381 Total volunteers: 1,707 Total billable dollars: $1,546,028 |
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Preparing for 2008
Registration for Give Kids a Smile begins Oct. 1, 2007. Products for events can be requested through the ADA Web site at ada.org. The ADA does not guarantee supplies. That being said, they will make every effort to accommodate as many programs throughout the nation. In order to be considered for supplies, all requests must be made by Nov. 15, 2007. Please register for Give Kids a Smile by doing the following three steps:
- Contact your local dental society
- Register at www.ada.org
- Submit a CDA participation form
The Sacramento District Dental Society has developed a Give Kids a Smile (Smiles for Kids) program manual that they have graciously made available for us. The files are in the original format. Please customize the files to reflect your program details and logos.
Smile for Kids Program Manual
Smile for Kids Intro
Smile for Kids Stats
Responsibility list
History and Comparison 2004-2006
Quick Stats 8/2007
Planning
Planning
2008 Organizational Timeline
Supply Donations
Sponsorship form
Sample letter for donation of supplies
Sample letter for specific donations
Contacting Schools
Master Schools/Districts Contact List
Letter to School District Dental Health Contact
Securing Volunteers
Volunteer Sign-Up Form
Volunteer Confirmation Sample Letter
Volunteer Confirmation host site sample letter
SFK Training
School Coordinators’ Training sign up
School Coordinator Training Meeting Agenda
School Participation
School Participation
Scheduling Screenings
School Screening Protocol
Sample Screening Doctors List
District/School Screening Interest Form
Sample Screening Schedule
Screening Forms
Dental Screening authorization form (English)
Dental Screening authorization form (Spanish)
Screening Results
School Screening Fax Back /Results
Sample Screening Schedule with Results
Referring to SFK
2008 Referral Profile Form
Site Information
Site Information
Training Info
Site Training Info
SFK Site Forms
2008 Site Profile Form
Sample Master Schedule
Sample Block Schedule
Sign-In Sheet
Medical History Questionnaire
Consent To Dental Examination / Treatment of Child (English and Spanish)
Patient Treatment Record Form
Adopt-A-Child Referrals
Adopt-A-Child Referral Form General Dentistry (English and Spanish)
Adopt-A-Child Referral Form Specialist (English and Spanish)
Adopt-A-Child Referral List General Dentistry, Specialty and Orthodontics
Orthodontic Referral Form (Site Use Only)
Results/Statistics
Results/Statistics
2008 Site Report and Stats Sheet
2008 Site Survey – Quick Report
Adopt-A-Child Follow-Up Treatment Information
Sample Site, Volunteer, Treatment and Adopt-A-Child Follow-Up Stats
Thank You’s
Thank You’s
Volunteer Appreciation
Sample Appreciation letter (Site Host)
Sample Appreciation letter (Site Doctors)
Sample Certificate of Appreciation
Mug Paper Proof
SDDS Foundation - Your Foundation-It’s for the Kids
Donor Appreciation
Sample Donation Appreciation Letter
Publicity & Recognition
Thank you to the Sponsors, Doctors & Staff Volunteers flyer
The Nugget May cover & articles
Dividers Other Ideas
Other Ideas
CDA knows that many successful programs are happening throughout the state. We want to share your materials and success stories. Please submit resources, stories, photos and suggestions to molly.woodward@cda.org.
