By South West Illinois News Reports |
Jan 31, 2024
Illinois dentists are coming together to give children in need a reason to smile. The Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) Program, launched nationally in 2003 by the American Dental Association (ADA), aims to provide free oral health education, screenings, and treatment to over 300,000 children each year. With the support of over 6,000 dentists and 30,000 dental team members, GKAS events are held throughout the year, including all across Illinois.The program's roots can be traced back to the Greater St. Louis Dental Society, where a group of dentists set up a temporary clinic in...