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Big Love
for Little Teeth

With your support, we are helping to ensure all little teeth get the care they need and deserve.

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Oral health directly affects overall health

Children do not have equal access to the dental care they need

Half of the children in elementary school have cavities. Cavities in young kids can harm their health, development, and quality of life – both in the short-term and over time. 

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51 percent

of children between the ages of 6 and 11 have cavities.*

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1 in 10 children

with cavities suffer from pain making it hard to chew and eat healthy foods.*

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51 million

hours of school are lost each year in the U.S. because of poor oral health.* 

*Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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OUR IMPACT ON LITTLE TEETH

How we make a difference

The AAPD Foundation is dedicated to making dental care accessible to all children by supporting community-based, dentist-led clinics providing routine cleanings, advanced treatments and ongoing care that helps kids in need.

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Become a healthy smile hero!

With your help, we can give more children the dental care they need—and the healthy smile they deserve.

Stories & Testimonials

Mary Ann’s Story

Lily’s Story

Maria’s Story

Dr. Lamberghini’s Testimonial

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Dr. Chaet’s Testimonial

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Dr. Golden’s Testimonial

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Featured News

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A provider speaks with a patient’s mother during an exam.

Featured Events

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