A Force for Good by Giving Back

We call it a movement when people work together to advance their ideas. However, the power behind any movement is force; the more force you have, the more change you can create on behalf of a non-profit partnerships.

Over the years, Smile Generation became a force for good by giving back with the help of our non-profit. Together, our force powered a healthier, happier movement. We are proud of our nationwide network of trusted dentists who care about helping people in their local communities and worldwide.

It is easy to imagine the benefits to those on the receiving end of this movement. The benefits to the giver are less transparent at first glance. Giving to others can powerfully impact the hearts and minds of those serving. Also, families grow stronger, bonds grow tighter, and friendships become firmer, all while communities in general—and smiles in particular—grow healthier and happier.

With our non-profit partnerships, the Smile Generation has:

• United with charity: water to bring clean, safe drinking water to over 247,000 people
• Strolled over 2,400 miles with the PDS Foundation to advocate for inclusive access oral health care
• Raised over half a million dollars for the PDS Foundation to advance special needs dentistry
• Produced educational videos and resources on inclusive oral health care for caregivers and Special Olympics athletes
• Created space for play as we built our 19th playground with KABOOM!
• Served over 408,000 hours of volunteer time to create healthier, happier communities on Smile Generation Serve Days

However, these programs are just some of the beneficiaries of these activities. There are many positive effects on our health by helping the community through non-profit partnerships. Studies show social purpose reduces stress and improves mental health. Also, participating in social purpose activities reduces incidents of infectious disease and obesity. 

Additionally, social purpose activities reduce inflammation. From what we know about the Mouth-Body Connection®, inflammation is the root cause of many systemic diseases, so any reduction decreases risks for these conditions.

When we Smile Forward, we show our commitment to serving others and sharing smiles. We also smile when reflecting upon the results of our efforts over the years. These changes will last for generations to come.

For example, thousands of children will have access to clean, safe drinking water and, in turn, enjoy better health and opportunities in life. Also, people with a wide variety of special needs will have more access to dental care, improving overall health in multiple ways. Additionally, generations of children will enjoy a safe place to play that otherwise wouldn’t exist.

The organizations we serve and the patients receiving care are healthier and happier, and so are we. Therefore, it remains critical to all of our well-being to serve our communities through our force for good and continue to create a lasting impact as we have over the years.

The power is in the numbers. We all know that extraordinary things can happen when we unite in non-profit partnership as a force for good to power a movement. We look forward to what extraordinary things our force for good through non-profit partnerships can do in the future.