"I'm Not Letting a Kid Walk Out in Pain" - How One Clinic Fights for Children's Smiles

Federal funding cuts of up to 70% mean 20 million children could lose their only access to dental care. For many families, community clinics are the only option - and support for those clinics is disappearing. They need our help. CommuniCare in San Antonio, TX is one of the clinics that make up the child oral health safety net in the United States. CommuniCare never turns a child away, regardless of their family's income. Thanks to a Three Year Access to Care Grant from the AAPD Foundation, their dentists can focus on one thing: the child in the chair. "I'm not going to let a child with an infection or pain walk out the doors without being seen.... The child and their treatment needs are at the forefront of my thought process, not where the money is coming from. And that's because of the funding from the AAPD Foundation." -Dr. Andrea Frere, Pediatric Dentist For one San Antonio mom, finding dental care for her kids had been an exhausting, expensive search. Until CommuniCare. "It took me forever to find treatment because out of pocket, it's so expensive. Once I came here, I got it done within a week. It was such a blessing, such a burden that was lifted off my shoulders.” Within a week of walking through the door, her children were seen, treated, and taken care of. Now her son loves brushing his teeth, and she finally has somewhere she can always bring them. That's what one grant makes possible. Every child deserves a healthy smile. Kids shouldn't pay the price for budget cuts. 👉 Your gift helps bridge the gap - one donation, one grant, one clinic, one patient at a time. Donate today: aapdfoundation.org/donate ————————————————— About the AAPD Foundation: the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation supports safety net clinics across the United States, helping them provide dental care to children in underserved communities. Learn more at aapdfoundation.org ————————————————— #GiveBack #ChildrensDentalHealth #AAPDFoundation #HealthEquity #CommunityHealth #AccessToCare #PediatricDentistry