2025 Year-End Giving Progress
$25,489 / $60,000
Big Love
for Little Teeth
With your support, we are helping to ensure all little teeth get the care they need and deserve.
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.
51 percent
of children between the ages of 6 and 11 have cavities.*
1 in 10 children
with cavities suffers from pain, making it hard to chew and eat healthy foods.*
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
OUR IMPACT ON LITTLE TEETH
How we make a difference
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation is dedicated to making dental care accessible to all children by providing community dental grants to support dentist-led clinics who give routine cleanings, advanced treatments, and ongoing care to kids in need.
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Events
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Promote & Provide
With dental referral kits from Tess Oral Health, we’ve raised over $45,000 in the past 10 years! Connect with new potential patients while supporting the AAPD Foundation & preventive care for children
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Make a Difference
Small Batch, Big Impact: The One Barrel Challenge
A single barrel of wine can make a big difference! Two Oregonian vineyards with a shared passion for giving back, McCollum Heritage 91 and Adelsheim Vineyard, crafted a single barrel each – Adelsheim’s 2021 Pinot Noir and McCollum’s 2021 Chardonnay.
The best part? 100% of the proceeds benefit the AAPD Foundation!
Both wines are available together in a limited-release 6-pack. Every sip helps create healthier, brighter futures for children.
Wine is for grown-ups, but healthy smiles are for everyone 😊
Meet this year’s winner!
Dr. Beverly A. Largent Access to Care Innovator Award
This award recognizes excellence in providing dental care to children, especially vulnerable populations. This year’s winner is Dr. Maria Rita Z. Bernardo of FamilyCare Health Centers in West Virginia. Her tireless dedication to the dental health of children and families of Appalachia is inspiring. We are proud to honor Dr. Bernardo!
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
Maria’s Story
Mary Anne’s Story
A Mother’s Story
Dr. Poelman’s Testimonial
Dr. Day’s Testimonial
