A Legacy of Brighter Smiles: Celebrating 24 Years of the Give Kids A Smile Program

Core Insights - The American Dental Association Foundation (ADAF) is launching Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS) 2026 at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, celebrating 24 years of improving children's access to oral health care [1] - GKAS has grown from a local initiative in St. Louis, MO, to a national movement, having provided services to over 10.2 million underserved children since its inception in 2003 [1] - The national GKAS initiative will commence in February, coinciding with National Children's Dental Health Month [1]