CHARLOTTE, NC – (November 11, 2014) -- Now through November 24, National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy (NCOHF) will hold the Virtual ToothFairy Ball and Online Auction (https://www.ncohf.org/get-involved/toothfairy-ball). Along with other generous individuals and corporations, KaVo Kerr Group is donating five outstanding items that bidders can win. These include:
A choice of handpieces from KaVo. The The KaVo handpiece collection is the market’s leading brand, offering superior performance, quiet operation, and durable quality. The winner can choose from the following award-winning air or electric highspeeds: MASTERtorqueTM M8900L, MASTERtorque Mini M4500L, or GENTLEpowerTM LUX 25LPR.
NOMADTM Handheld Intraoral X-Ray Device. The winner will be able to take exceptional images faster and spend more time with patients using the NOMAD Handheld Intraoral X-Ray Device. The NOMAD X-Ray system improves radiography convenience while allowing for quick image acquisition and minimizing the frustrations of wallmounted arm drift and retakes.
HELIOS 3000 Dental Light and installation. The Helios 3000 continues to lead the market with the ultimate LED performance. The winner will greatly benefit from this cutting-edge technology that enables color mixing, a no cure setting, and a crisp 3” x 6” light pattern that illuminates only where you need it to. This dental light offers optimal efficiency to help save energy and lifecycle costs. The Helios light requires specific mounting configurations, the cost of which is included in the auction.
In addition to dental products, KaVo Kerr Group made two experience-driven prizes available:
Luxury suite for 12 at Washington Capitals NHL Game. Winners will enjoy a fully furnished private suite for 12 guests to watch the Washington Capitals play the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 7 p.m. This private suite at the Verizon Center includes theater style seats, a private lounge with two flat screen TVs, and a private restroom. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Dinner for 6 at CityZen, The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Washington, DC. More than just dinner, this is a sensory experience in modern American cuisine created with flair at award-winning CityZen. Food & Wine magazine has called CityZen “one of the hottest restaurants in the world.” Good for any Friday or Saturday in January 2015, for up to 6 guests.
All auction items can be viewed at:
https://events.lite.readysetauction.com/nationalchildrensoralhealthfound/auction2014.
All event proceeds will be allocated to smile-saving programs for vulnerable children across the country, and every participating dental practice will receive access to free marketing and outreach tools.
“A virtual event such as this is in keeping with the NCOHF commitment to getting the money we raise directly to the children who need it most. The overhead for the event is low because our Affiliates and the communities they serve are our top priority,” said Henk van Duijnhoven, Senior Vice President of the KaVo Kerr Group and Chairman of the Board of Directors for NCOHF.
“If KaVo Kerr Group product donations can help generate interest in this event and funds for the many exciting NCOHF programs, then it is our pleasure to make them available.”
NCOHF: America’s ToothFairy is dedicated to raising awareness of the #1 chronic childhood illness: pediatric dental disease, facilitating the delivery of comprehensive oral health services and eliminating this preventable disease from future generations. With a growing Affiliate Network of exemplary non-profit community programs, Kids Club, and professional and student service programs, America’s ToothFairy is building a powerful, united effort to eliminate tooth decay and protect the smiles of vulnerable children. Since 2006, America’s ToothFairy has distributed more than $14 million in vital community-based programs, educational materials, oral care products, and financial grants. For more information, please visit www.ncohf.org.
About KaVo Kerr Group
KaVo Kerr Group is a global portfolio of leading dental brands that share common values of Trust, Experience, Choices, Quality and Smart Innovation. Brands include KaVo, Kerr, Kerr Total Care, Pentron, Axis|Sybron Endo, Orascoptic, Pelton & Crane, Marus, Gendex, DEXIS, Instrumentarium, SOREDEX, i-CAT, NOMAD, Implant Direct, DUX Dental and Ormco. With over 500 years of combined experience and proven solutions, KaVo Kerr Group uniquely serves 99% of all dental practices. Visit www.kavokerrgroup.com for more information.
