 Dr. Shearer |
Dr. Shearer will lead the committee which provides strategic advice to the ADA Department of Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy with respect to the Give Kids A Smile program.
"In the 10 years I have been a part of the GKAS National Advisory Committee, I have seen the programs grow in strength every year,” said Dr. Shearer. “I am continually amazed by the passion and commitment of all of the volunteers who give so much to their communities. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as chair of the GKAS National Advisory Committee at this time when oral health initiatives such as GKAS are even more important in reaching the underserved."
Colgate has been a strong supporter of the national program since 2007. The company has been instrumental in helping the program provide access to quality oral health care to underserved children by donating consumer dental products and services valued at nearly $8 million. Since the launch of the national program by the ADA in 2003, volunteers have provided free oral health services to more than 6 million underserved children.
For more information about GKAS and to sign up to participate, visit ADA.org/GKAS.