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GIVE KIDS A SMILE NATIONAL KICKOFF ON FEBRUARY 3, 2023!

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2023 GKAS Key Dates

October 1, 2022: GKAS online sign up goes LIVE
November 15, 2022: Deadline to request 2023 GKAS product kits with the ADA
December 8, 2022: GKAS 2023 Product Recipient List posted on ADA website
January 20, 2023: Product Kit delivery Completed
February 3, 2023: GKAS 2023 National Kickoff

GKAS 20 Year Anniversary Reception
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Give Kids A Smile, the ADA, along with national sponsors Henry Schein, Colgate and the ADA Foundation, will be hosting a celebratory reception during SmileCon™ the ADA’s reimagined meeting in Houston, TX. If you have plans to attend SmileCon and would like to join us at the reception on October 13 from 5:00–6:30 p.m., please let us know so that we can add your name to our special guest list. To request an invitation, email gkas@ada.org.
Support GKAS – Participate in SmileDash 2022
In conjunction with this year’s SmileCon meeting in Houston, interested individuals from across the U.S. can participate from Oct. 1-15, from wherever you are, by running, walking, biking, swimming or doing any other distance activity and logging your miles to help the ADA reach its goal of 5,000 total miles. All registered enthusiasts will receive an event T-shirt and medal. Registration fee is $35 per person. A portion of the fee will support Give Kids A Smile (registration fee is not tax deductible).

SmileCon attendees can sign up for SmileDash online while completing your SmileCon registration.
If you will not be attending SmileCon, but would like to participate, you can sign up here.
Free CE! Access the Treating Young Kids Everyday Course at No Cost
Through a collaboration with the California Dental Association, the ADA’s Tiny Smiles program is offering the Treating Young Kids Everyday (TYKE) CE course at no charge - a $200 value - through September 2022. The TYKE course is designed to increase dental practitioners’ confidence to see babies and young children and inspire a commitment to decreasing the prevalence of tooth decay in children 0–5 years of age. This offer (worth 2 CE credits) is made possible through generous sponsors, Colgate and CareCredit, and support from the ADA Foundation. Interested individuals should use coupon code ADATinySmiles22 to receive the discount.

Information can be found on www.ada.org/tinysmiles.

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Registration

For complete registration, please register with both NJDA and the ADA – 2 separate registration forms. NJDA's registration is required to be listed on statewide marketing materials and to receive a marketing kit. ADA registration is required for entry into the ADA's supply lottery.

Registration will open on October 1^st

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FAQs

I am interested in offering free dental exams and treatment during GKAS month. Where do I start?
Please use the links above to register with both the ADA and NJDA (two separate registration forms).
Why do I have to register with the NJDA and the ADA?
The NJDA maintains records of participating locations for marketing purposes. If you do not register your office with the NJDA Give Kids A Smile program, you will not be included in our marketing efforts.
Will I receive supplies just for being a participating location?
You must register before the ADA Foundation deadline in order to be included in the supply lottery. Supplies are not guaranteed.
I am a foreign-trained dentist. Can I volunteer?
No, GKAS NJ can only place volunteer dentists who are licensed in the state of NJ.
I am not a dental professional. Can I volunteer?
If you are an office manager and your office participates in GKAS, you can volunteer in your own office. We do not place non-dental volunteers at this time.
I am a dental professional and would like to find a location to volunteer at.
Dentists, hygienists and assistants who are licensed to practice in the state of NJ are welcome to volunteer at one of the larger locations around the state. Please complete the volunteer form HERE. If you have any questions please email gkas@njda.org.
I am a dental student or pre-dental/pre-med student.
GKAS NJ does not have a volunteer program specifically intended for undergrad college students. Please email gkas@njda.org for more information.

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