This monthly electronic update from the Wisconsin Dental Association includes tips and guidelines for planning a Give Kids A Smile event, including in-office, group and component-wide events and classroom presentations.
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January 2010

Last chance to register your GKAS event to get FREE resources!

GKAS logoDon't miss out on helpful tools and resources to make your Give Kids A Smile event successful.

Be sure to register your event with the Wisconsin Dental Association by Monday, Jan. 11 to:

  • Get free "Sip All Day, Get Decay" stickers to hand out to the pediatric patients you treat on your GKAS day.
  • Get two free dual-sided posters in English that target both younger children and teens (available in Spanish upon request)
  • Get free pediatric dental records to use in conjunction with your GKAS event (more details here)
  • Have your event highlighted in WDA pre-event press releases to state and your regional and local media

Click here to register your event now!

If you have already registered with the American Dental Association, please take a few moments to also register with the WDA. This allows us to share information about Wisconsin-specific activities to news media and legislators.

The WDA extends a big “THANK YOU” to the 49 individuals and groups who have already registered their events with the WDA. We appreciate your prompt efforts to keep us informed. 

 

 
GKAS at a Glance
     
 

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 5, 2010

WHAT: Since 2003, dentists statewide have donated more than $2.8 million in care to some 18,000 low-income children as part of the national GKAS during February.

Endorsed by the WDA, GKAS events enhance the oral health of Wisconsin's low-income youth while highlighting the access-to-care issue for lawmakers and the media.

CONTACT: Kelly Isackson at 414-755-4112 or e-mail her for more information

  
     
Links
     
 

Dental records

HIPAA

Finding kids in need

Liability and abandonment

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