Vision
Dental care is part of taking care of the rest of you.
The foundation’s purpose is simple: get dental products to people who do not have them, and teach the habits that keep a mouth healthy.
Pop-up clinics are how a lot of this happens. Local dentists and volunteers teach, hand out kits, and leave a community able to keep going after the visit.
Gum disease is an infection. The inflammation does not always stay in the gums. Research has found that people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to develop heart disease as people without it. Diabetes makes gum disease more likely, and gum disease makes blood sugar harder to control. Oral bacteria can also be inhaled and lead to respiratory infection.
Brushing, flossing, and a regular dental visit are the practical answer. The foundation’s beginner guide walks through each one.
