Mission and Vision Statements

Vision

To have a positive impact on the oral health of five million children over the next five years.

Motto

A Vision for the Future, A Commitment to the Present.

Mission

Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry supports service, education, and research that advances the oral health of infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs. HSHC's endowment is used to support community-based initiatives that provide Access to Care for all children.

Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children is a 501 (c) (3) not for profit organization incorporated under Illinois law. It is governed by a Board of Trustees. All or a portion of your donation may be tax deductible to the extent it exceeds the fair market value of goods or services received in return. Please consult your tax advisor for specific advice concerning allowable deductions.

Guiding Lights

Will act as a trusted steward of its charitable contributions and will use them effectively to support and fund meaningful programs that improve children's oral health.
Recognizes that access to oral health care and education is important for everyone.
Supports science-based research and its transfer into practice.
Advocates life-long learning, scholarships and other initiatives that promote and sustain excellence in dental education.
Believes that good oral health improves children's overall health and quality of life.
Seeks synergistic partnerships to generate and leverage resources.
Actively solicits the dental community and the public to support its service, research, and education programs.
Supports community-based initiatives that provide access to oral health care for all children.