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Philanthropic Programs > Operation Healthy Teeth
Utah’s #1 child health issue is unhealthy teeth and gums. To help address this crisis, Assistance League established Operation Healthy Teeth – a program that provides urgent dental treatment for vulnerable kids in the Salt Lake area.
Working together, dentists and Assistance League help kids, pre-K through high school that have no other means to access treatment. Dentists contribute their time and Assistance League contributes money to cover expenses such as x-ray, amalgam, composites and chair side assistance. As a result, kids receive the critical care they need to relieve pain and prevent further disease and infection. Our goal: more smiles, healthy mouths and improved self-confidence!
Schools, qualified agencies and dental professionals may refer children to the program. To be eligible, a child may not have public or private dental insurance or be enrolled in another charitable dental program.
Additionally, Assistance League volunteers promote dental health through …
Classroom presentations for Head Start children
Assistance League volunteers, with the help of some very “toothy” puppets, teach 3-5 year olds how to brush their teeth. Each child receives a book about dental hygiene, a toothbrush and toothpaste to take home. Our goal: encourage a mind-set of “I can take care of my teeth”!
Resource Information for Parents
Information about CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) and other children health and dental programs are included in each of the 5,000 bags of school clothing distributed by our Operation School Bell program. Our goal: more children receiving regular health and dental care.
Request for contribution form – Dentists (PDF form)
Request for contribution form – Schools (PDF form)
Request for contribution form – Schools – Spanish (PDF form)
Eligbilty Form (PDF form)