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The Crisis Schools Face

1 in 7 children (6-12) are suffering from tooth pain right now.

Over 51 million school hours are lost each year due to poor dental health.

Over 50% of Children on Medicaid don't regularly see a dentist.

Dental disease is the most common but preventable childhood illness...

Learn More About The Crisis

373,050

Children Served

8,065

School Partners

$3,932,316

Charity Care in 2025

Don't Take Our Word For It

Hear from the great people we serve

Smile Illinois has been visiting AFL for a number of years now. It gives our students a great opportunity for a dental check up and cleaning. The dental staff are very helpful and professional. Thank you for coming!
Gretchen Hogan RN, School Nurse

Thank you for working with our students! Your staff has always been adaptable to the conditions at our school, with a friendly, professional manner. The students who are seen are appreciative of the care you provide. Thanks so much!
Christine Novak, RN, BSN, NCSN School Nurse, New Bern High School

I am very pleased that some of our students opted to participate because this very well may be the only dental visit they get. Thank you!
Brittani Christman School Nurse, River Elementary

The mobile dentist provided excellent service to the students at Southeast Elementary. The team was very kid friendly, and made the process fun for the kids. Everyone walked out with a smile! We look forward to next year.
Araceli McBeth Health Aide, Southeast Elementary School

This is such a wonderful program…the children ask frequently when the dentist is coming back! We are such a rural area that the closest dental facility that accepts some insurance programs is 90 minutes away. That means a full day of missed work for the parent, a full day of missed school for the student, and a very long drive. Thank you so much!
Susan O’Bier RN, Northumberland Elementary School

The Smile Program is a wonderful service for students and parents who are on the go and just can’t seem to find enough time in the day to make that most needed dental stop. I would recommend this program to everyone that I know because the staff is very friendly and highly professional at all times. Thanks Smile Programs for servicing our students here at Emerson School. We’re looking forward to your next visit!
Lashunda Harold Health Clerk

I was pleasantly surprised by the comprehensive dental services the Smile Program provided for our students. Services were rendered in a professional manner with few tears and drama. Our students genuinely liked the services and staff. I was most impressed by the manner the staff had with difficult students.
Angela Boone Family Resource Center Coordinator

I absolutely love that you are able to provide this service during normal school hours, ensuring our scholars are being seen and their dental needs cared for. Every year, your staff is always kind and efficient!
Leah Martello Dean of Scholars

I’d like to compliment all of your dental team for the excellent service they provided to our kids. Thank you!
Juliana Reyes Family Resource Coordinator, Graves County Central Elementary

It is always a pleasure working with this program. The staff are very friendly and self sufficient. We’re grateful to be able to provide this service to our students who would otherwise possibly go without dental care.
Tanya School Nurse, Bibich Elementary