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TeamSmile Kicks Off 2022!

TeamSmile is excited to be back in action, and is launching the 2022 year with the Carolina Panthers program, today, March 11. TeamSmile is providing 300 children with free dental treatment and oral health education from the Charlotte community. The program is being hosted at Nations Ford Elementary, and the program is being sponsored by A Night For Smiles, the CAPTRUST Community Foundation and the Thompson Legacy Fund.

Upcoming TeamSmile Programs

TeamSmile Phase II + Arizona Coyotes: March 23 & 24, 2022

TeamSmile Phase II + Tucson Roadrunners: March 25, 2022

TeamSmile + Utah Jazz: April 4, 2022

TeamSmile Phase II + Panthers’ Shaq Thompson in Sacramento: April 7, 2022

TeamSmile Phase II Plus in Missoula, MT: April 12, 2022

TeamSmile + Cincinnati Bengals: April 21 & 22, 2022

TeamSmile + Tampa Bay Rays: April 29, 2022

TeamSmile + Minnesota Twins: May 18, 2022

TeamSmile in Detroit, MI: June 10, 2022

TeamSmile + Milwaukee Brewers: June 30, 2022

TeamSmile at First Energy Stadium: July 22, 2022

TeamSmile Phase II Plus in Santa Barbara, CA: September 10, 2022

We still need volunteers for upcoming TeamSmile programs, so please click below and register to volunteer to make a positive impact in your own community.

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Virtual Programs

In 2022, TeamSmile will continue its partnership with the University of Buffalo Dental School and Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry to create and conduct TeamSmile Virtual Oral Health Education Presentations. Not only will children continue to learn about the importance of oral health, but they will also be receiving oral health kits to put into practice what these virtual programs are all about! These kits contain a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss (Colgate), hand sanitizer (Purell) and an oral health educational booklet. We are thrilled that DentaQuest is sponsoring the TeamSmile Virtual Oral Health Education Presentations.

Partner Spotlight

"TeamSmile is proud of our continued partnership with United Concordia,” said TeamSmile Executive Director John McCarthy. “United Concordia is such an enthusiastic partner, as they are active participants with TeamSmile programs. They genuinely care about the children we serve and the work that we do. We are very grateful.”

“We are pleased to partner with TeamSmile to help provide free dental care to underserved children across the country,” said Donna Hunter, vice president, Strategic Business Development, United Concordia Dental. “As a leading dental solutions partner, we support initiatives and programs aimed at improving the oral and overall health of those in need. Our work with this organization is just one example of how we can help have a lasting, positive impact on the lives of underserved people in the communities we serve.”

About United Concordia Dental:

United Concordia Dental is a leading national dental solutions partner focused on providing access to high-quality, affordable dental care. Headquartered in Camp Hill, Pa., the company has more than 9.2 million members, one of the nation's largest dentist networks, an AM Best “A” (Excellent) financial strength rating and licensed entities in all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. United Concordia is committed to providing remarkable experiences to our customers, with a focus on enhancing their total health. The United Concordia Dental Charitable Fund operates as a fund of the Highmark Foundation. For more information about United Concordia, visit UnitedConcordia.com.

Staff Spotlight

Andrea Tresner

Andrea Tresner has joined the TeamSmile staff as the Director of Education and Statistics. She is a Registered Dental Hygienist with over 20 years of experience in the dental field. She has worked in private practices, corporate offices, public health, and several educational institutions. She brings unique experiences working with children clinically as well as teaching dental assisting and dental hygiene students. She has a passion for public health and working with the underserved and travels internationally to provide dental care in other countries.

Andrea also REALLY enjoys the outdoors. She enjoys to hike, camp, and kayak. She has hiked the Inca Trail and loves to stay active. On any given weekend day, you can find her, her husband, and their two dogs enjoying a local Kansas City trail or riding her Stand Up Paddle Board with one of her dogs.

“We’re really excited to bring Andrea Tresner onto our team at TeamSmile,” said John McCarthy, TeamSmile Executive Director. “She’s a dental hygienist that has taught at Concorde and has volunteered for TeamSmile programs in the past. She enjoys volunteer work, wants to make a positive difference and she enjoys travel. What an excellent fit for TeamSmile! She’ll make a positive impact for TeamSmile and the children that we serve.”

“I have volunteered for multiple TeamSmile programs over the last several years, yet I am now looking forward to seeing the program experience through a child patient’s eyes, instead of though a dental hygiene volunteer eyes,” said Andrea Tresner. “I’m excited to see the thrill that the kids get when they come into a program.”

Errik Moore

Errik Moore has joined the TeamSmile staff as the Director of Warehouse, Equipment and Inventory. A native of Kansas City, KS, Errik Moore joined TeamSmile in January of 2022. Errik will manage the TeamSmile warehouse, equipment and supplies, and will help with the set-up & break-down of TeamSmile programs. Having previously worked at UPS and FedEx, Errik is experienced in warehouse organization. He’s a former high school athlete, having competed in wrestling, football and track.

“Errik is a hard worker, with a bright smile and big heart,” said John McCarthy, TeamSmile Executive Director. “He’s intelligent, and he’s making TeamSmile more efficient. Errik is a really important person for TeamSmile. He’s impactful, and we’re really glad to have him as part of our TeamSmile team.”

“Working for TeamSmile has been such a blessing. I’m looking forward to being able to travel while working,” said Errik Moore. “Everyone on the staff brings positive energy and joyfulness, putting in time and effort to make sure the programs go correctly, but when you learn the real reason why TeamSmile conducts these programs, it makes you want to come to work every day. For the kids around the nation who can’t afford it, we want to make sure we give them an opportunity to get dental care. This is truly a blessing.”

Special Thank you!

TeamSmile is very grateful to Aseptico for donating 12 new ADC-01 “AseptiChair” Portable Patient Chairs to TeamSmile. Aseptico President Glenn Kazen was very generous to agree to donate these chairs to TeamSmile, and Bob Giantonio got these delivered to the TeamSmile warehouse in time for our first TeamSmile program of 2022. THANK YOU ASEPTICO!

Thanks for Supporting TeamSmile

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Please contribute to TeamSmile to help us provide free dentistry to underprivileged children throughout the country. Through our partnerships with professional and college sports teams, we’re able to create a lifetime experience AND provide life-changing dentistry for children in great need. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.