We’re #hiring a new Dentist in Sikeston, Missouri. Apply today or share this post with your network.
Big Smiles
Hospitals and Health Care
Farmington Hills, Michigan 502 followers
The need is great. The rewards are GREATER.
About us
Big Smiles is the nation’s leading in-school dental program founded more than two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated health problems. Knowing that many parents could not take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges, they sought to bring the care to the need. Using the latest technology in portable equipment, a team of dedicated dental professionals provide preventive and restorative dental care to children right at school. Our flexibility and expertise allow us to transform classrooms, auditoriums, gyms or other suitable areas into fully functional dental offices for the day. Every year, through its devoted group of dental professionals, Big Smiles puts happy, healthy smiles on over 500,000 children from coast to coast. Join us in our mission to bring smiles and good oral health to where they are needed. Call or text us at 855-957-4375 or email [email protected]. You’ll be glad you did.
- Website
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http://www.bigsmilesdental.org
External link for Big Smiles
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Farmington Hills, Michigan
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1997
- Specialties
- Dental, Pediatric Dental, and In-School Dentistry
Locations
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Primary
33533 West Twelve Mile Road
Suite 150
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331, US
Employees at Big Smiles
Updates
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Special thanks to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for speaking with CEO Steve Higginbotham about our school-based dental home program. The DeWine administration, along with the Ohio state legislature, backed the largest Medicaid dental reimbursement increase in the state's history, lifting costly regulations that restricted access to care and advancing school-based health care throughout Ohio. We are excited to host Gov. DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted at one of our in-school dental visits soon. Smile America Partners is also pleased to be working with Gov. Abbott, his administration and other key Texas stakeholders to promote the value of school-based health care in reaching its vulnerable populations.
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We’re #hiring a new Registered Dental Assistant in San Diego Metropolitan Area. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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We’re #hiring a new Dentist in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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We’re #hiring a new Registered Dental Hygienist in Sikeston, Missouri. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Congrats to our own Nancy Kuy, RDH, MSc for her article in Dimensions of Dental Hygiene highlighting the importance of school-based dental programs, particularly among immigrant children. Thank you for dedicating your time and voice to this worthy cause. With cultural sensitivity, we can address the significant barriers to care faced by asylum seekers and bring smiles and good oral health where they are needed. https://lnkd.in/gqXmwwXu
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EXCITED to announce Steve Higginbotham and Smile America Partners as Entrepreneur of the Year!! Much more to come for the organization as it continues to serve underserved children across America with the dental care they need. Scott Kalniz
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Congratulations Smita Malhotra, MD, FAAP, chief medical director of LAUSD! Big Smiles is super excited to recognize you as the Smile America Partners 2024 CHILDREN'S HEALTH CHAMPION! Your visionary leadership with the Los Angeles Unified School District has had a profound impact on countless young lives by improving access to health care within the school environment to allow students to thrive. We can't wait to see what you'll do next! Steve Higginbotham
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It's always a great day when we are able to bring smiles and good oral health where they are needed! Great work by the team of Dr. Debra Kennedy, Kathie Hulswitt, RDH, Nicole Dalian, DA Donna Katou, dental team supervisor. CEO Steve Higginbotham was "schooled" in the latest shoe trends and other details of Kindergarten life. Happy smiles all around! #makingadifference
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Let's take a moment to honor the unsung heroes of our schools - the dedicated school nurses! We're honored to partner with you in supporting your students' health and well-being. We're deeply grateful for everything you do. As we celebrate National School Nurse Day, we're reminded of the importance of access to quality dental care for all children. That's why Big Smiles is dedicated to bringing essential dental services directly to schools, ensuring that underserved children have the opportunity to receive the care they deserve. To all the incredible school nurses out there, thank you for your never-ending dedication and hard work. You are truly making a difference in the lives of children, and we're honored to work with you. #HappyNationalSchoolNurseDay!