Our Award-Winning GKAS Event Is BACK — Join Us & Make a Difference!

It’s back—and we can’t wait to do it all over again! Our biggest event of the year is returning, and we’re gearing up to bring smiles, excitement, and brighter futures 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
• Oral hygiene education in a fun-filled atmosphere

The impact doesn’t end when the event does. Children who need follow-up care are connected to resources and providers who can help them get the treatment they need.

Just as importantly, spending time with caring dentists and volunteers helps children build trust and positive associations with dental care—sometimes creating their very first positive dental experience.

Whether you’ve volunteered with GKAS NYCDS before or this is your first time, we’re looking for passionate dentists, dental staff, dental students and others to join us for this unforgettable day!

Volunteers are truly the heart of this event. Your time, compassion, and energy can make a child feel seen, cared for, and confident—and the impact of that moment can last far beyond the day itself.

Are you ready to be a part of something extraordinary? Sign up today and help create brighter smiles and brighter tomorrows!

Become a Volunteer 

To get into the GKAS NYCDS spirit and learn more about this incredible day, watch our mission video, explore our sponsorship media kit to discover valuable opportunities to get involved, and visit our GoFundMe—where every donation, big or small, helps create a lasting impact.

Mission Video 

Sponsorship Media Kit 

Make a Donation 

Be sure to visit our websiteand follow us on social media (@nycds622) for more Give Kids A Smile 2026 updates!