As we step into 2025, TeamSmile is stronger than ever, ready to make an even greater impact on children's lives through the power of a healthy smile. With our upcoming programs already scheduledâand more on the wayâwe're committed to providing life-changing dental care to underserved children nationwide. Thanks to the unwavering support of our volunteers, partners, and donors, we're set to make this year one of our most impactful yet. Letâs continue to create brighter futuresâone child, one smile, one life changed!
Your Support Makes a Lasting Impact!
As TeamSmile continues to grow, so does our ability to reach more children needing life-changing dental care. Every donationâbig or smallâhelps provide essential treatments, preventive care, and connections to a dental home for underserved children nationwide.
With your generosity, we can expand our programs, serve more communities, and give thousands of children the healthy smiles they deserve.
Together, we are changing livesâone child, one smile at a time!
We are thrilled to invite you to participate in the
7th Annual TeamSmile Golf Classic, held in memory of Ted Reese at
The National Golf Club of Kansas City in Parkville, MO
Monday, May 19, 2025
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and all drinks are included with Foursome
We offer various sponsorship opportunities to align with your organization's goals. Please refer to our sponsorship packet for more information on sponsorship levels and benefits.
Contact Angela Brewer at angela@teamsmile.org with questions or if you want to volunteer at the event.
TeamSmile is proud to announce the expansion of our partnership with Sun Life/DentaQuest, which now includes a generous $825,000 commitment over 2025-2027.
This enhanced partnership strengthens their role as both a National and Program Partner, while also supporting our Dental Home Project for another three years. In addition to their financial support, Sun Life/DentaQuest continues to provide volunteers at programs across the country, helping us bring vital dental care to underserved children.
âWe are thrilled to grow and extend our partnership with Sun Life/DentaQuest. This partnership is crucially important for TeamSmile, as it brings together their National Partnership with various program partnerships while extending funding for the Dental Home Project for another three years. Because of their support, not only will we serve thousands of children nationwide, but weâll also connect them with a dental home. We are so grateful.â â John McCarthy, Executive Director, TeamSmile
We deeply appreciate Sun Life/DentaQuestâs ongoing dedication to our mission and look forward to the impact weâll make togetherâone child, one smile, one life changed.
TeamSmile is excited to welcome Zelis as our newest National Partner! We are grateful for Zelisâ commitment to making a lasting impact and look forward to the difference we will make together!
Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience by providing a connected platform that bridges the gaps and aligns interests across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. This platform serves more than 750 payers, including the top 5 national health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, and millions of healthcare providers and consumers. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts â driving real, measurable results for clients.
"We're thrilled to welcome Zelis as our latest National Partner. We look forward to having great engagement from Zelis employees, and weâre very pleased that they are supporting our efforts to serve children in need throughout the country. Zelis is a really good fit for TeamSmile, and we are excited to welcome them aboard."
John McCarthy, TeamSmile, Executive Director
Expanding Our Impact: TeamSmile Launches Pilot Program for the IDD Population
There is a tremendous need to provide dental care for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) nationwide, and TeamSmile is proud to be part of the solution.
Our new Pilot Program aims to: 1)Serve children with disabilities who desperately need dental care. 2) Inspire clinical professionals to extend their services to the IDD population in their own communities.
In 2024, we implemented a test run at the Buffalo Bills, and due to its success, we are excited to expand the program in 2025 with: đ´ââ ď¸ Pittsburgh Pirates đ Buffalo Bills đ Kansas City Chiefs
"This pilot showcases the impact of dental professionals and occupational therapists (OTs), including students, coming together to create an empowering experience for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through pre-event interviews with caregivers and teachers, OTs gather valuable insights to customize interventions for each child. On the day of the event, OTs and dental providers collaborate to implement strategies like sensory supports, calming techniques, and trauma-informed care, ensuring a positive and successful dental experience for the children." Elisabeth Thompson OTR/L,
Clinical Instructor of Health Sciences' School of Dental Medicine | University at Buffalo, Department of Pediatric and Community Dentistry
This initiative would not be possible without the generosity and support of our sponsors: â Dental Trade Alliance Foundation (DTA Foundation) â Pacific Dental Services Foundation (PDS Foundation) â Avesis
Thank you for being so committed to expanding access to dental care for children with disabilities. We look forward to growing this program and making an even more significant impact together!
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