America needs Dental Health for All™

For many of us, keeping our pearly whites bright and healthy is simple. For 120 million Americans without dental insurance it's a luxury. The 2000 U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health tells us the real story. Patients can wait up to 12 months for an appointment at a public clinic. Many show signs of periodontal or gingival disease and it's not unusual to see three-year-olds needing multiple root canals due to rampant decay.

When your smile is bright, so is your neighbor's.

Dental Health for All™ works to improve this situation by supporting community organizations that provide dental care to people who would otherwise go without. Tom's of Maine is proud to help fund community-based clinics that are working hard to fill the gaps in dental coverage and access.

Dental Health for All™ works.

25 school- and -community-based dental clinics have received grants from Tom's to increase patient capacity and improve or expand their patient services.
Nearly 60,000 annual patient visits can now be scheduled.
Over 238,000 tubes of free toothpaste have been given to underserved children and adults.

Thanks to our grants and money raised from consumers like you, nearly 60,000 new patient visits can now be scheduled. Of course, the hygenists, directors, employees, volunteers, and patients commitment and passion make the real difference, and it's our privilege to partner with such dedicated people and organizations.

Vote for a Clinic!

This year, we're asking for your help- vote for the clinic you like best! Take a look at each clinic's proposed project, then let us know what you think by choosing your favorite clinic.