The ODA participates in numerous special events, many geared to the oral health of children. One of the biggest annual events to help Ohio children, is Give Kids A Smile Day (GKAS).

Registration and other GKAS information will be available in September. For additional information on Give Kids A Smile Day in Ohio, contact the ODA Director of Public Service.

ODA members reach out to thousands of children in 2007.

Event resources:

Click here for available materials or e-mail Liz.
Click here for health history and consent form.
Click here for a preliminary GKAS "how to" guide.
Click here to learn the facts about about children's dental health.
Click here for sample media materials.

Click here to report the value of services from your Give Kids A Smile Day events. This information is used collectively to report the value of services and programs provided by the Ohio dental community to media, legislators and other such groups. The form also includes a place to record the estimated value of additional services that may be offered to children diagnosed in need of dental care for services after the GKAS event.

For information on HIPAA privacy practices and HIPAA form, visit the ADA website.

Join the ADA, ODA, and other state and component dental societies throughout the U.S. to bring smiles to the faces of children on February 1, 2008.