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Contact Us Today!Want to get started? Download a KidSMILES Volunteer Form from our website: and email it to one of the email addresses below or mail to our mailing address.Melinda Knapp Clinic Director614-458-1711mknapp@Laura ZuberExecutive Director 614-361-1541lzuber@ 130810022415500KidSMILES Pediatric Dental Clinic770 Bethel RoadColumbus, OH 43214614-458-1711614-458-1713 (fax)Volunteer with KidSMILES Pediatric Dental ClinicKidSMILES Pediatric Dental Clinic was founded in 2008 as a solution to a critical shortage of affordable dental options for low-income families in central Ohio. A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality dental care and education to children at an affordable cost to their families, KidSMILES operates two primary programs—“Providing a Dental Home to Children in Need” and “Educational Outreach to At-Risk Children”The cornerstone of our organization, the KidSMILES Pediatric Dental Clinic, opened its doors to patients in December 2012 at 770 Bethel Road in Northwest Columbus. With a unique operating model that relies on services being performed by volunteers in our state of the art facility, KidSMILES is able to offer comprehensive services at a cost of only $10 per visit. To ensure that we are serving children most in need, KidSMILES serves families who earn less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Level ($60,000 for a family of four).In addition to providing care through the KidSMILES clinic, volunteer dentists and hygienists have been conducting educational outreach programs to elementary school and preschool children since February of 2011. Through our partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation, the hockey team’s mascot Stinger joins our volunteers for the elementary school visits to create excitement. To date, KidSMILES has reached more than 38,000 children with our presentations about the importance of good dental hygiene. Each child also receives a goody bag that includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, two-minute timer and informational material.Ways You Can Volunteer:Clinic Volunteer To ensure patient safety and to meet the requirements of the state of Ohio, KidSMILES clinic volunteers must provide several additional pieces of documentation and credentials prior to their first volunteer day. Completion of the KidSMILES Volunteer Form is required to volunteer.8496305334000 Dentist:Hepatitis B VaccinationsCPR Certification with Expiration DateDental License with Expiration DateMalpractice Insurance with Expiration DateKidSMILES Volunteer FormDental Hygienist:Hepatitis B VaccinationsCPR Certification with Expiration DateDental Hygienist License with Expiration DatePermissible PracticesKidSMILES Volunteer FormDental Assistant/EFDA:Hepatitis B VaccinationsCPR Certification with Expiration DateRadiographer Certificiate KidSMILES Volunteer FormDental Student/Sterilization Tech: Hepatitis B VaccinationsOSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training-Completed within last 12 monthsKidSMILES Volunteer FormPatient Education Volunteer:Professionals and non-professionals can provide one on one patient education to children waiting to be seen for their appointment – fun educational games and materials are providedEducational Outreach Program VolunteerCompletion of the KidSMILES Volunteer Form is required to volunteer. Volunteers may be subject to a background check. Events occur year round.7753351143000Professional Volunteer Presenter:Present to audience in auditorium style presentation – Previous experience required.KidSMILES provides materials and trainingNon-professional Volunteer Presenter:Present to small pre-school audiences and at community outreach eventsKidSMILES provides materials and trainingDental Hygiene Goody Bags:Participate in preparing materials for eventsDeliver goody bags to eventsDeliver educational kits/bags to schoolsFundraising Support Volunteer:Volunteer at the Mother’s Day 5K event and OSU Tailgate for KidSMILESVolunteer as an administrative support person in the clinic as neededSolicit donations for auction items for fundraisers ................
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