Thanks to YOUâour incredible volunteers, dedicated partners, and passionate advocatesâTeamSmile is making a powerful impact this year. Because of your unwavering support, weâve already provided free dental care and oral health education to 4,477 children across 25 programs in 23 cities, delivering more than $1.3 million in no-cost care in 2025 alone.
Among these milestones, weâre especially proud to have launched three new programs designed specifically for children with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesâensuring that every child has access to compassionate, quality care.
Each child we serve represents more than just a smile. Itâs a healthier future. A brighter tomorrow. And itâs all possible because of YOU.
đ Volunteer. Donate. Spread the Word. With your help, weâll continue building a healthier, happier futureâone smile at a time.
With excitement and appreciation, The TeamSmile Family
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Together, we're changing livesâone child, one smile at a time.
At TeamSmile, we believe in the power of healthy smiles to transform children's lives. Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to United Concordia Dental for joining us as a national partner. Their support helps us carry forward a mission that speaks to both our organizationsâ hearts.
Why This Partnership Matters
United Concordia Dental has long been committed to ensuring access to quality, affordable dental care and delivering a âremarkable health experienceâ that empowers people to live their best lives. Their commitmentâto oral health, community well-being, and advocacyâaligns beautifully with the mission of TeamSmile.
TeamSmileâs mission is to provide children in need with life-changing dental care through the power of sportsâoffering free screenings, education, treatment, and support to underserved children across the U.S. Through our programs, we strive not only to improve immediate oral health outcomes, but to plant seeds for long-term wellness, confidence, and opportunity.
Shared Values, Shared Vision
Access & Equity. United Concordiaâs mission focuses on breaking down barriers to dental care. At TeamSmile, we likewise emphasize serving communities where children may lack access to preventive or restorative care. Together, we help close the gap.
Prevention & Education. Both organizations recognize that oral health isnât just reactiveâitâs proactive. By educating children and their families about dental hygiene and prevention, we aim to reduce disease and foster lifelong healthy habits.
Community & Collaboration. United Concordia operates with a deep sense of community commitment. TeamSmile is built on partnershipsâwith dentists, sports teams, volunteers, and local agencies. Our joint efforts expand reach and multiply impact.
Sustainable Impact. We don't view our clinicsâor this partnershipâas a one-and-done event. TeamSmile works to connect children to dental homes for ongoing care. With the backing of partners like United Concordia, we can strive for more lasting, systemic change.
On Behalf of All the Children We ServeâŚ
Thank you, United Concordia Dental, for believing in our missionâand for your commitment to creating brighter, healthier futures. With your support as a national partner, we are better equipped to reach more children, provide more care, and help more smiles shine.
We look forward to celebrating the success and growth of this partnership in the months ahead.
At TeamSmile, our mission is made possible by the generosity and commitment of our National Partnersâand Humana stands out as both a National Partner and a dedicated Program Partner for multiple events nationwide.
Humanaâs mission is to help people achieve lifelong well-being, a vision that aligns seamlessly with TeamSmileâs work of bringing free dental care and oral health education to underserved children across the country. Just as TeamSmile transforms stadiums and arenas into vibrant dental clinics, Humana invests in communities to create healthier, happier futures. Together, we are changing livesâone smile at a time.
What makes this partnership even more impactful is the personal dedication of Humana staff members. Across the country, Humana employees volunteer their time and talents at TeamSmile programs, stepping in not just as supporters, but as active participants in creating brighter futures for children in need. Their presence, energy, and compassion help us deliver care in a way that goes far beyond the dental chairâit fosters trust, connection, and hope.
We are deeply grateful for Humanaâs unwavering support. By combining Humanaâs focus on holistic well-being with TeamSmileâs commitment to oral health, weâre able to amplify our reach and impactâensuring that thousands of children receive not only the care they need today but the encouragement to build healthy habits for life.
Thank you, Humana, for standing alongside us as a true champion for children and communities.
2025 Dr. William Busch Legacy Award
Congratulations to Dr. Meelin Chian Chin Kit-Wells, DDS, recipient of the
2025 Dr. William Busch Legacy Award!
This honor celebrates leaders who create lasting impact on childrenâs oral health through the TeamSmile modelâand Dr. Dian exemplifies that spirit. Her dedication to expanding access to compassionate, sensory-adapted dental care has inspired countless providers to join the cause.
âDr. Dian is a special human, and weâre so grateful and honored that sheâs chosen to use a good deal of her time to help TeamSmile and the children we serve. She has the combination of a huge smile and huge heart, along with a real passion for making the world a better place⌠and she has, indeed, made the world a better place.â âJohn McCarthy, TeamSmile Executive Director
Thank You to ACTEON
We are proud to recognize ACTEON for their unwavering national partnership and hands-on support at every program.
Partnership in Action
ACTEON goes beyond donationsâthey provide skilled technicians at every TeamSmile program. These professionals work side-by-side with our staff and volunteers, ensuring our x-ray equipment is set up correctly, running smoothly, and ready to capture the images that are critical to delivering the highest level of care.
This behind-the-scenes dedication allows our dental professionals to focus entirely on what matters most: serving children in need with compassion, excellence, and efficiency.
Shared Commitment to Oral Health
Like TeamSmile, ACTEON is driven by a passion for innovation, prevention, and access to quality dental care. Their cutting-edge technology, paired with their people's commitment, empowers our volunteer dentists and hygienists to deliver safe, accurate diagnoses and treatment. Together, we are building brighter futuresâone smile at a time.
With Gratitude
On behalf of the thousands of children impacted each year through TeamSmile programs, we extend our sincere thanks to ACTEON. Your investment of both resources and expertise makes you an invaluable partner in this mission.
With ACTEON standing beside us, we can confidently say: the future of children's oral health is brighter.
Welcome To The Team
Brittany Martin joined TeamSmile as our Equipment & Warehouse Manager. She began her career in dental assisting with a passion for helping others feel confident in their smiles while also educating herself and her community about the importance of oral hygiene.
Known for her natural ability to connect with people, Brittany finds fulfillment in changing the narrative around fear of visiting the dentist through her work in the dental field. She is excited to continue her journey with TeamSmile. She looks forward to building meaningful and lasting relationships with the team while making a life-changing impact on the communities we serve.
Thank You to Our Conference Partners
This fall, TeamSmile was honored to be welcomed as a charity partner at several incredible industry conferences. Thank you to Dykema (2025 DSO Conference in Denver), Smile Source (Smile Source Exchange in Louisville), NAPD (California), and Dentsply Sirona (Dentsply Sirona World in Las Vegas) for allowing us to share our mission. Your support helps us expand awareness, build partnerships, and continue providing life-changing dental care and education to children in need. We are grateful to stand alongside you in this critical work!
