Here’s a great story about some large companies giving back to their communities – and it even appears as though there is some sincerity behind their actions.

Carissa Wyant, of the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal reported that several Minnesota companies have recently partnered with the Minnesota Dental Association to provide free dental care to needy kids. The “Give Kids a Smile” program, as it is known, is a partnership between HealthPartners, Patterson Dental, 3M’s Espe Dental Products division and the Minnesota Dental Association Foundation.

The free dental care event will be held on February 1st and 2nd of 2008. Needy participants will receive a variety of necessary exams and treatments to ensure that their oral hygiene is kept in check.

Since 2002, Wyant says that over 25,000 kids have benefited from the “Give Kids a Smile” program.

It’s encouraging to see such a widespread effort by companies that have no obligation to help those in need – but do so anyway. I suspect that this sort of program is available in other states as well, so check your local dental association website for availability.

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