Give Kids a Smile
Bethany for Children & Families brings dental care directly to schools through the Give Kids a Smile Mobile Dental Program, helping children who might not otherwise see a dentist. This program provides free preventive dental services to kids in need.
Services include:
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Cleanings
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Exams
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Fluoride
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Sealants (when needed)
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Education packets
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Silver Diamine Fluoride (when needed)
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Referrals for fillings, extractions, or root canals
Who’s eligible? Children ages 1–18 who:
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Have Medicaid or no dental insurance
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Are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level
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Haven’t seen a dentist in the last 6 months
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Have never been to a dentist
Fall 2025 GKAS Schedule
October:
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10/1/25 Aspire Education Center
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10/2-10/3 George Washington Elementary
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10/6-10/7/25 Hamilton Elementary
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10/9/25 Project Now/Head Start
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10/14/25 East Moline Early Childhood Center
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10/15/25 Skip A Long - Milan/RI
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10/16/25 Skip A Long - Moline
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10/17/25 Willard Elementary
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10/20/25 Jefferson Early Childcare Center
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10/22-/10/23 Ridgewood Elementary - East Moline
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10/27/25 Denkmann Elementary
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​10/29/25 P&J Tender Care both locations
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10/30-10/31 Ridgewood Elementary - Rock Island
November:
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11/3/25 Franklin Elementary
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11/6-11/7 Thomas Jefferson Elementary
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11/10/25 Riverdale Schools - Port Byron
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11/13/25 Rock Island High School
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11/14/25 Butterworth Elementary
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11/17/2025 Bicentennial Elementary
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11/18/2025 Black Hawk Area Special Education Center (BHASED)
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11/19/2025 YWCA daycare - Rock Island
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11/20/25 Northeast Junior High
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11/21/25 Eugene Field Elementary
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11/24/25 Hampton Elementary
