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
2025-2026 GKAS Schedule
January:​
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1/23 Wells Elementary School 3 month return
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1/26 Frances Willard Elementary School
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1/29 George Washington Elementary School
February:​​
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2/16 Bethany Event (Absent Students)
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2/19 Small Hands Big Hearts and Rock Island Kindercare
March:
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3/2 & 3/3 United Township High School
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3/4 & 3/5 & 3/6 Earl Hanson Elementary and Edison Junior High School
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3/9 George O. Barr Elementary School
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3/10 Glenview Middle School
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3/12 Orion Schools and CR Hanna Elementary School
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3/13 John Deere Middle School
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3/16 & 3/17 Logan Elementary School
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3/19 & 3/20 Lincoln-Irving School
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3/26 & 3/27 Eagle Ridge Elementary School
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3/31 Hillcrest Elementary
May:
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5/1 Moline High School
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5/4 Ridgewood EM
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5/6 Ridgewood RI
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5/8 Willard Elementary
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5/11 Riverdale Schools
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5/14 & 5/15 Thomas Jefferson
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5/18 & 5/20 Bowlesburg Elementary
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5/19 Black Hawk Area Special Education District (BHASED)
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5/21 Northeast Junior High School
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5/22 Butterworth Schools
April:
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4/1 Hillcrest Elementary
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4/9 & 4/10 Wells Elementary
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4/13 Jane Adams Elementary
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4/15 Washington Junior High School
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4/16 Roosevelt Elementary
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4/17 Hamilton Elementary
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4/20 & 4/21 Longfellow Elementary
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4/27 & 2/28 Rock Island Academy
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4/29 Jefferson Early Childhood Center
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4/30 Moline High School
June:
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6/10 P&J Tender Care