The 2009 Give Kids A Smile day was held Friday, February 6. Update program information.

Albert Pujols joins GKAS team
New program Web site launched
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols has joined the Give Kids A Smile team! The 2008 National League's Most Valuable Player donated his time in recording a public service announcement that was launched nationwide Feb. 22. The PSA, which briefly explains GKAS, is available for viewing on a new Web site developed to highlight the ongoing challenges low-income families face in finding dental care. Visit the new GKAS Web site at http://givekidsasmile.ADA.org .

Give Kids A Smile Letter to the Editor
An excellent example of taking the opportunity to tell the “Give Kids A Smile” story is Dr. Richard Wiberg, president of the Minnesota Dental Association, opinion piece to the editors of the St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Press. It was printed by the daily newspaper on January 23 and titled, “Two days of free dental care for needy kids helps, but won't solve the problem.”

• Letter to the Editor | PDF file/23k

What's the difference between Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) and National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM)?
Give Kids A Smile is an annual centerpiece to National Children's Dental Health Month and is observed every year on the first Friday in February, while NCDHM is celebrated during the entire month of February. National Children's Dental Health Month focuses on providing oral health education to all children despite their economic status. Give Kids A Smile was designed to provide education, preventative and restorative care to low-income children who do not have access to care.

Learn More: National Children's Dental Health Month