USA - A look at three dental school clinics for GKAS

A look at three dental school clinics for GKAS
Posted Feb. 16, 2010
By Karen Fox
New York—Three New York dental schools opened their doors Feb. 5, welcoming a group of ADA leaders and dental industry sponsors in for a glimpse of Give Kids A Smile activities.
The day begins: ADA President Ron Tankersley Feb. 5 addresses the Henry Schein Dental breakfast event in New York. "Give Kids A Smile highlights to policymakers the challenges that low income families have in getting access to dental care.".............Give Kids A Smile was created to highlight the ongoing challenges that underserved children face in accessing oral health care, and to build support among policymakers for public and private solutions that provide regular access.

..........Dental caries continues to be the most chronic disorder in children, and we really see that in our work in the community," said Dr. Moursi. "Unfortunately, it's a problem that continues to grow, especially in children age 5 and younger, and those from families with significant financial obstacles."

New York City which as been fluoridated since the 1960's: NYSCOF