Providing Free Dental Care for Children in Need

Healthier Smiles. Healthier Communities.

Imagine a future where every child has a healthy smile, free from the pain of untreated tooth decay. That's the vision of Healthy Smiles.

Through in-school and community dental health screenings, oral hygiene education, and free dental clinics, we offer a lifeline to vulnerable children and their families. Each week, volunteer dental professionals partner with local schools and other community events to offer free screenings and education. Through these screenings, we are able to identify children in need of restorative services and further treatment at our free pediatric dental clinic.

Young African American man getting his teeth cleaned at Healthy Smiles.

Dental Health for Vulnerable Children

According to the World Health Organization, tooth decay is the most prevalent chronic disease in children. Despite being largely preventable, untreated dental issues can lead to heart disease, blood poisoning, and even death. But for many Spartanburg and Cherokee County children lacking dental insurance, access to basic dental care is difficult—or even impossible.

In FY2025, Healthy Smiles provided free dental screenings to more than 25,000 children and provided free dental care to more than 1,000 children.

By providing free dental care and oral health education to uninsured children, Healthy Smiles allows low-income families to ensure the long-term health of their child.

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What We Do

In-School Screenings

Text: Our team of volunteer dental professionals offers free in-school and community health screenings and oral hygiene education for children ages 4-18. Following screenings, parents receive a detailed assessment of their child’s oral health and information for scheduling follow-up treatment, either through their own dentist or at our Healthy Smiles clinic.

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Free Dental Care

Healthy Smiles ensures access to essential dental care by providing free cleanings, procedures, and comprehensive care to children who are uninsured or do not qualify for Medicaid. Contact us for more information about making an appointment at our free pediatric dental clinic.