Give Kids a Smile NYCDS 2027!
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Our biggest event of the year is returning, and we're gearing up to bring smiles to more than 1,200 underserved elementary school children across 9 East Harlem schools. Each child will receive an essential dental screening, preventative fluoride treatment, and oral hygiene education in a fun-filled atmosphere. NYCDS will also connect children who need follow-up care to resources and providers who can help them get the treatment they need.
Click video below to learn more about our mission!
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Volunteer registration is now open — we're looking for passionate dentists, dental staff, dental students and others to join us for this unforgettable day! This day is all about care, connection, and community…but it can’t happen without our volunteers. If you’d like to be part of something truly special, we invite you to fill out the Volunteer Registration Form and join us.
GKAS NYCDS is proud to partner with generous sponsors who help make our largest community outreach event possible. If you or your company are interested in being recognized for supporting oral health in the underserved community of East Harlem, consider becoming a sponsor today. Sponsors receive recognition at the event, on social media, in our dental newsletter and more.
View GKAS NYCDS Sponsorship Kit
From dentists and dental students to assistants and community members, every volunteer plays a vital role. Your gift, big or small, powers our care for East Harlem’s children. Please donate today through our GoFundMe campaign.
Make sure to follow us on Instagram (@nycds622) for the latest GKAS updates, and if you have any questions, email us at gkasnycds@gmailcom.
Give Kids a Smile NYCDS 2026 Recap!
On February 6, 2026, we proudly hosted our annual Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) NYCDS event in East Harlem. Since 2014, GKAS NYCDS has helped keep kids' smiles bright and heathy, and this year marked our 13th celebration of that mission. More than 185 volunteers provided care to over 1,200 students from 11 participating East Harlem schools, which represents nearly a 20% increase in participation from 2025. Many other children also received classroom education on oral health and took home goodie bags filled with toothpaste, toothbrushes, and helpful dental care tips.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our dedicated volunteers, dentists, and generous sponsors for making this incredible event possible. We could not have done it without you.
You can view the photos from the event by clicking the links below
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Huge Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors!
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Give Kids A Smile NYCDS 2025 Recap!
On Friday, February 7, 2025, the New York County Dental Society hosted its annual Give Kids A Smile NYCDS event, a tradition since 2014. Held in East Harlem, the event aims to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health within the community, instill good oral hygiene habits and detect children in need of follow-up care and connect them to a dental home. Over 200 volunteers participated in the event which offered clinical exams, preventive fluoride treatment and oral health/nutrition education to more than 1,000 children from 10 local schools.
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Check out how successful our past in-person GKAS events were!
The Give Kids A Smile NYC 2023 leadership was invited by the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, along with other health-focused organizations, to open up Nasdaq on February 6!
