Low-income children in California suffering from tooth decay have a reason to smile thanks to a recent product donation from Cosmedent, Inc. made to America’s ToothFairy.
The donation, valued at $102,808, consisted of an assortment of restorative materials, including Insure, CosmeSeal and Renamel products. America’s ToothFairy distributed the donation to AYUDA International, a member of its Dental Resource Program, which supports nonprofit clinics serving low-income and uninsured children.
AYUDA treats patients in Southern California and around the world through a partnership with the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California and works to support dental services and programs for children and families in need. “The poverty rate in the communities we serve is as high as 24%,” said Dr. Harris Done of AYUDA. “These children are five times more likely to have untreated tooth decay. Restorative products are essential to repair the consequences of that decay and put our patients back on track for a healthy smile. We are thankful to partner with America’s ToothFairy to procure those necessary products and grateful to Cosmedent for their generosity.”
“We are proud to set the standard for quality esthetic materials and continuing education for dentists across the country,” said Michael O’Malley, President of Cosmedent and Dr. K. William Mopper, co-founder and Chairman. “And we are especially proud to play a role in restoring the smiles of economically vulnerable children.”
“A healthy smile is essential to the confidence and future success of our nation’s children,” said Jill Malmgren, Executive Director of America’s ToothFairy. “The members of our Dental Resource Program provided oral health services for more than 520,000 children last year. They couldn’t do that without product donations from generous companies like Cosmedent. We are sincerely grateful for their generosity.”
About Cosmedent
Cosmedent, Inc. was founded in 1982 to meet the early demands of educating dentists in the use of composite materials for esthetic dentistry. As one of the pioneering companies in aesthetic dental education, Cosmedent operates the Center for Esthetic Excellence, a highly interactive, hands-on educational center at its corporate headquarters in downtown Chicago, IL. While maintaining its focus on education, Cosmedent worked with practicing dentists to develop a line of quality products including dental composites, dental adhesives, resin cements, finishing and polishing materials, and core buildup materials that changed the face of dentistry. For more information, visit www.cosmedent.com.
About America’s ToothFairy
As a resource provider, America’s ToothFairy increases access to oral health care by supporting non-profit clinics and community partners delivering education, prevention, and treatment services for underserved children. Since its inception in 2006, America’s ToothFairy has distributed more than $19 million in donated products, educational materials, and financial grants to improve oral health outcomes for children and youth in need. For more information, visit www.AmericasToothFairy.org.
