Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of dental products and technologies, partnered with TeamSmile to organize a free dental clinic for underprivileged children from local Boys and Girls Clubs and other organizations in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event, held at Truist Field at the end of July, aimed to provide much-needed dental care and oral health education to the youth.
Children receiving free dental care at the clinic organized by Dentsply Sirona and TeamSmile
Children attending the clinic received a range of free dental services, including x-rays, cleanings, fillings, sealants, and extractions, with a total estimated value of almost $26,000. In addition to dental care and free oral health education, the young patients had the opportunity to meet Homer the Dragon, the official mascot of the Charlotte Knights baseball team, along with other TeamSmile mascots. The event also featured face painting to create a fun and memorable dental treatment experience for the children.
Andrea Frohning, SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer at Dentsply Sirona, expressed her satisfaction with the event’s impact and emphasized the importance of the long-term partnership with TeamSmile. “We are delighted to see another great turnout for this free dental clinic,” Frohning said. “Through our long-term partnership with TeamSmile, we are able to help improve access to oral care for those in need, enhance health outcomes for children in our local community, and foster the understanding that a healthy mouth is essential for overall health.”
Dentsply Sirona’s Commitment to 25 Million Healthy Smiles by 2025: Expanding National Partnerships and Community Support
Increasing access to oral health and achieving 25 million healthy smiles by 2025 are core commitments of Dentsply Sirona’s mission and sustainability program, “BEYOND: Taking Action for a Brighter World.” In line with this, the company increased its support for TeamSmile this year and became one of their national partners, providing financial support, donating equipment and consumables, and offering on-the-ground volunteer support at events.
“We are grateful to continue our partnership with Dentsply Sirona to serve the children of the Charlotte community, while also having the chance to collaborate with the Charlotte Knights,” said John McCarthy, executive director at TeamSmile. “It was so touching to see the children receive services and leave smiling even brighter.”
The success of the free dental clinic in Charlotte highlights Dentsply Sirona’s dedication to improving access to oral health and ensuring the well-being of children in need. By partnering with TeamSmile and engaging with local communities, the company is making significant strides toward their goal of 25 million healthy smiles by 2025.
For more information about Dentsply Sirona’s community engagement partnerships, visit: https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en/company/our-sustainability/our-sustainability-partners.html.
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About Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering, including dental and oral health products, as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world-class brands.
Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality, and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dental treatments.
Dentsply Sirona is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.
Visit www.dentsplysirona.com for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products.
About TeamSmile
TeamSmile is the nation’s premier advocacy group that partners oral health professionals with professional athletic organizations to provide life-changing dental care to underserved children in our communities. By partnering with professional sports organizations, TeamSmile creates an experience that develops bonds between children’s organizations, oral health professionals, surrounding communities, and the athletes, solidifying the message that oral health care is vitally important to long-term health. Through this experience, children receive free oral health education, screening, treatment, and are taught that the mouth and body are linked for overall health.
Further information about TeamSmile is available at https://teamsmile.org/.
