Give Kids A Smile 2027..coming soon!
The Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS) program, launched nationally in 2003, provides underserved children with free oral health care. Each year approximately 6,500 dentists and 30,000 dental team members volunteer at local GKAS events to provide free oral health education, screenings, preventive and restorative treatment to over 300,000 children.
Give Kids A Smile Day
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. GKAS events kick off annually on the first Friday in February, which is Give Kids A Smile Day. GKAS events are also held throughout the year.
Give Kids A Smile Vision
To ensure access to quality oral healthcare for all children.
2025 MSDAF Results
In 2025 the MSDAF successfully supported 27 events across the state of Maryland. 7,500+ children received oral health education and many others were able to receive treatment through our private practice partners on the first day of GKAS, Friday, February 7th and beyond.
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2027 Events
In 2027, we will propel our efforts higher with more screenings and dental care being provided expanding across the 12 components of Maryland. Please check back as events are constantly updated. If you are a parent interested in bringing your child/ children to one of our community events please email Foundation@msda.com for details.
Simply drop off donations to our headquarters located at 8901 Herrmann Drive Suite A, Columbia, MD 21045 or purchase items from our Amazon Wishlist to be mailed to our office.
Give Kids A Smile locations:
Coming soon!
*Open to public/ community event for children (may require an appointment)
Interested in volunteering? Click the Volunteer Registration button above.
If you are hosting an event in Maryland that is not listed, please email Foundation@msda.com with details.