This 2007 ADA News article, “TeamSmile program offer Fresno kids dental care, football and fun”, tells the story of the TeamSmile program expanding to Fresno, CA and featuring Fresno State cheerleaders, football and basketball players making an appearance. TeamSmile first event was in Kansas City with the support of the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs.

From the article: “It marked the first time TeamSmile has traveled outside of Kansas City. The program, which strives to provide oral health care to underserved children, attracted 50 volunteers, including 14 dentists. Each child received about an hour of treatment, including an oral exam, X-rays and, when necessary, restorative work. They also received lessons in brushing and flossing from dental assistants.”

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