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Happy Teeth Outreach Program: raising awareness for dental hygiene

Sasha Anand

Happy Teeth Outreach Program is a student run dental hygiene awareness organization based in Arizona which aims to make dental hygiene more accessible.



 

Founder Minsoo Kim on what inspired her to start Happy Teeth:  


I started Happy Teeth because I’m passionate about making a meaningful impact on my community. By addressing the often overlooked issue of dental hygiene, I strive to help individuals with the resources and knowledge to improve their overall health. This idea of contributing to a healthier, more educated community drives my commitment to this cause.



 

On their mission:


Happy Teeth Outreach Program (HTOP) is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of dental hygiene for everyone, but especially underprivileged people. Our goal is to empower communities with the knowledge and tools they need to achieve healthier, brighter smiles and reduce preventable dental diseases. We collaborate with local dental professionals, businesses, and community organizations to expand our reach and make dental care accessible to all.


Recognizing that hundreds of people out there do not have access to items necessary for good dental hygiene such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, etc, Happy Teeth Outreach Program is committed to teaching lifelong oral practices, ensuring that everyone maintains good dental health well into the future.



 

So far, HTOP has made a significant impact in educating and spreading awareness in the community about dental health. They have worked with numerous organizations and businesses, such as Sonoran Smiles Orthodontics, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Ocotillo Women’s League, Arizona Dance Studio, etc., to collect thousands of donations for underprivileged people.


To date, 5,000+ oral hygiene items have been donated to development programs for adults and children (New Pathways for Youth, ICAN, One Small Step, etc).


Founder Minsoo Kim credits seeing HTOP’s work positively impacting so many people as her motivation to continue working hard and doing as much as possible to give back to her community.


In the future, HTOP hopes to increase partnerships and broaden their reach in order to provide essential dental hygiene resources and educate underserved communities. Furthermore, they hope to host more hands-on opportunities for high school students who are interested in the cause to engage in their program, expanding volunteer and membership opportunities with the organization.


Happy Teeth Outreach Program would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our cause and supported us in helping these communities. Your dedication and assistance is what has allowed us to come this far.


If you would like to partner with Happy Teeth, reach out here and stay updated through their Instagram @happyteethop.

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