America's ToothFairy announces high school student winners for 2015 Oral Health Youth Leadership Awards

America’s ToothFairy announces high school student winners for 2015 Oral Health Youth Leadership Awards

(Charlotte, NC, June 22, 2015) – America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation^® named five winners for its 2015 Oral Health Youth Leadership Awards. The award, which includes a $300 scholarship, recognizes high school students in the United States raising awareness of the importance of children’s oral health and developing positive oral health behaviors.The America’s ToothFairy Youth Programs Team identified the winners based on submitted applications and noted community service efforts, including educating and engaging youth and providing volunteer time to local charities and projects. America’s ToothFairy recognizes the importance of providing recognition to youth creating positive community change, while maintaining dedication to academic focus.

America’s ToothFairy is committed to promoting children’s oral health and raising awareness of its connection to overall health and well-being. America’s ToothFairy offers multiple volunteer opportunities including the My Smile Matters Youth Movement and America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive. Both efforts engage young people in educating their peers about positive oral health behaviors and collecting and distributing oral care supplies for children who need them most.

America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness of one of the most prevalent chronic childhood illnesses: pediatric dental disease, facilitating the delivery of comprehensive oral health services and eliminating this preventable disease from future generations. With a growing Affiliate Network of exemplary non-profit community programs, Kids Club, and professional and student service programs, America’s ToothFairy is building a powerful, united effort to eliminate tooth decay and protect the smiles of our most vulnerable children. For more information, visit www.AmericasToothFairy.org.

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