“give kids a smile an introduction”
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“GIVE KIDS A SMILE: AN
INTRODUCTION”
By Ophir Alalouf, DDS
“Give Kids A Smile: An Introduction”
Formed in 2002, Give Kids A Smile is an organization dedicated to providing free dental care to children who would otherwise be unable to afford treatment. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Give Kids A Smile, with the assistance of volunteers and donors, provides everything from routine cleanings to oral surgery. Striving to “mentor organizations and future volunteers to help kids smile,” Give Kids A Smile hosts frequent clinics, pledge drives, and fundraisers. Give Kids A Smile is supported by Delta Dental and the American Dental Association, and is an accredited non-profit charity per the Better Business Bureau.
About the Author
Dr. Ophir Alalouf is a dentist in Rockville, Maryland, and the owner of Kids Teeth, LLC, a practice that specializes in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Alalouf is a volunteer dentist for Give Kids A Smile and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.