Dentist of Distinction Program from NCOHF: America’s ToothFairy Helps Children in Need and Provide

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – (October 26, 2012) National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy (NCOHF) is proud to announce the launch of the Dentist of Distinction Program. Sponsored by Wells Fargo Practice Finance and chaired by NCOHF Board Member Dr. Gordon Christensen, this program provides dentists with a philanthropic opportunity and marketing tools highlighting their commitment to supporting delivery of oral health services for children in need.

Participating dentists receive practice-building resources including news releases, videos, material for newsletters and social media, and an oral health education kit for use in community outreach activities. These valuable tools are designed to build awareness of their leadership in oral health promotion throughout their community and generate positive publicity for their practice.

Dentists have two options to qualify as a Dentist of Distinction. They can make an annual contribution to NCOHF: America’s ToothFairy supporting the delivery of oral health services for at-risk children, or donate professional services for at-risk youth in their communities. (Volunteer dentists for NCOHF: America’s ToothFairy programs are not required to make a financial contribution.) 

“We are proud to partner with National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy in this exciting program,” said Allison Farey, President of Wells Fargo Practice Finance. “As an underwriter, we see this program as a wonderful giving opportunity that enables dentists to highlight their commitment to expand oral health within their communities.”

“I am proud to serve as Chair of the NCOHF Dentist of Distinction Program highlighting the dedication of dentists to improving the oral health of all children and their families.,” said Dr. Gordon Christensen, NCOHF Board Member and Director and Founder of Practical Clinical Courses. “The Dentist of Distinction Program provides dentists with tools to increase exposure among current and potential patients while helping at-risk children in need of vital oral health services.”

“We are grateful to our generous underwriter, Wells Fargo Practice Finance, for its sponsorship of this exciting program showcasing the commitment of dentists to improving oral health for their communites and for underserved children throughout North America,” said Fern Ingber, NCOHF President and CEO.  “Guided by our visionary Program Chair, Dr. Gordon Christensen, the Dentist of Distinction Program will ensure more children receive the oral health services they need, while we recognize the remarkable contributions of dedicated and compassionate dental professionals.”

National Children’s Oral Health Foundation, known as America’s ToothFairy, was formed in 2006 in an aggressive response to eliminate pediatric dental disease by providing community programs with the comprehensive resources to deliver vital educational, preventive, and treatment services to children of the most vulnerable populations. Supporting the delivery of oral health education and care beginning at the prenatal level, NCOHF: America’s ToothFairy has reached millions of children through its national non-profit clinical network and volunteer professional and student community service programs.