Dentsply Donates over $55,000 in Product to America's ToothFairy Affiliate Network Serving At-Risk Children
Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) August 13, 2014 -- This year, DENTSPLY International Inc. donated over $55,000 in oral care products to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy® (NCOHF) to support its nonprofit clinical network of oral health programs serving vulnerable children and their families. Including prophy paste, brush tips, polish and stain removal products, the donation benefitted 25 America’s ToothFairy Affiliate community-based healthcare facilities and outreach programs providing vital educational, preventive and restorative services for underserved populations.
“DENTSPLY proudly supports the America’s ToothFairy Affiliate Network for their smile-saving work helping children in need,” said Robert Size, Senior Vice President of DENTSPLY International and NCOHF Board member. “As a longtime supporter, we applaud their commitment to helping children receive the pediatric dental care they need to live healthy lives.”
“DENTSPLY’s steadfast underwriting and product support has helped America’s ToothFairy change thousands of young lives,” stated Fern Ingber, NCOHF President & CEO. “This generous product contribution from DENTSPLY will support America’s ToothFairy programs that provide vital oral health services for children of our most vulnerable populations.”
About DENTSPLY International, Inc.
DENTSPLY International Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of dental and other consumable media device products. The Company believes it is the world’s largest manufacturer of consumable dental products for the professional dental market. For over 110 years, DENTSPLY’s commitment to innovation and professional collaboration has enhanced its portfolio of branded consumables and small equipment. Headquartered in the United States, the Company has global operations with sales in more than 120 countries. Visit http://www.dentsply.com for more information about DENTSPLY and its products.
About National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy®
National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy (NCOHF) 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, the America’s ToothFairy Kids Club, professional and student service programs, America’s ToothFairy is building a powerful, united effort to eliminate tooth decay and protect the smiles of our most vulnerable children. Also extending services in Canada as Canada’s ToothFairy, NCOHF is reaching children throughout North America. For more information, please visit http://www.AmericasToothFairy.org.
Jill Malmgren, National Children Oral Health Foundation, http://www.ncohf.org, +1 (800) 559-9838, [email protected]
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