3m reaches milestone contribution with product donations to america ' s toothfairy

(Charlotte, NC – August 28, 2019) More than 500,000 children would lack access to dental care and preventive treatments if not for the nonprofit clinics that participate in the Dental Resource Program of America ’s ToothFairy. As members of the program, clinics receive grant funding, educational materials, and valuable product donations that allow them to expand the number of children they can serve. 3M Oral Care recently provided a series of product and equipment donations worth $154,585.00, bringing their lifetime product donation total to the program to more than $2.25 million.“Access to dental care is vital to the overall health, education and development of children,” said Sebastian Arana, President and General Manager of 3M Oral Care. “The work that we support through our long-standing partnership with America’s ToothFairy is essential for low-income famil ies who rely on nonprofit clinics to access care and prevent decay.”As the Title Sponsor of America ’s ToothFairy’s National Varnish Initiative, 3M donated their Vanish™ Varnish and CavityShield™ Varnish to help prevent decay in at-risk children. In addition, the donation included hygiene products, dental equipment, crowns, adhesives and cements. The items were distributed to members o f the Dental Resource Program, including FirstHealth Dental Care in Southern Pines, North Carolina. “We are so thankful to 3M Oral Care and America’s ToothFairy for their generous donation of dental suppli...
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