Healthy Kids Brush Up
Did you know...
- Tooth decay is the number one chronic illness in children.
- 51 million school hours are lost each year to dental problems.
- Research shows that if a child’s tooth decay goes untreated, it can lead to tooth loss, speech problems and even loss of self-esteem.
Teach students about the importance of good oral hygiene with help from the Chicago Dental Society Foundation. Each year, the foundation, along with the Chicago Dental Society, donates almost 100,000 toothbrushes to schoolchildren in Cook, Lake and DuPage Counties so that they can celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month in February.
Resources
Are you looking for classroom resources to use when giving a presentation to students? Visit our resource page to find more information!
volunteers needed
We have many schools that are in need of a dentist to come speak to their students about the importance of oral health. If you are interested in visiting a school, please visit our volunteer page.
donated dental supplies
Dental supply donations were made to schools, nonprofits, child care centers and member dentists on a first-come, first-serve basis and were mailed in January. The deadline to request a donation was December 15, 2012.
Be prepared to celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month in February 2014. Look for more information on how you can request dental supplies beginning in October.
For Schools, Nonprofits and Child Care Centers
- The deadline has now passed to make a request for a donation.
For CDS Members in Cook, Lake and DuPage Counties
- The deadline has now passed to request a donation of dental supplies.
Questions?
Please contact us at 312.836.7323 or by email.