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“Align is honored to partner with America’s ToothFairy to equip families and caregivers in underserved communities with resources to prevent dental disease and improve oral health outcomes for children.”
Julie Paulsen
VP of Philanthropy, Inclusion and Wellness, Align Technology
Click here and read more about our 2024 HERO Program impact!
HERO PROGRAM
Providing Resources to Educators & Advocates Across the Country
In 2024 we made significant strides in promoting oral health education for children and families in underserved communities. With nearly 58 million people across the U.S. living in areas with a shortage of dental professionals, the need for accessible oral health education and preventive care is critical. Through the Health Education Resources and Outreach (HERO) Program, we are working to bridge this gap by equipping communities with the tools and knowledge they need to prevent dental disease.
Dental disease is often preventable. However, traditional approaches to oral health tend to prioritize restorative care, resulting in a cycle of treatment where children only receive care when in severe pain or for costly procedures.
Our HERO Program is shifting the approach to dental health from reactive, invasive treatments to proactive education and initiatives that promote prevention. We break this cycle by empowering volunteers, oral health advocates, and dental professionals to educate children and
families about the importance of
oral health and how to prevent
dental disease.
With Align Technology’s ongoing support as Title Sponsor, our HERO Program made a substantial impact during the 2024 fiscal year,* reaching more than 900,000 children, parents, and other caregivers.
Key accomplishments included:
• Nearly 600,000 children learned about oral health with resources from our website.
• 43,250 children were educated with ToothFairy 101® Community Education Kits that were given to oral health educators, public health workers.
• Nearly 268,000 individuals participated in two sponsored awareness campaigns that provided educational materials and social media kits.
Align has served as a corporate underwriter since 2007. As Title Sponsor of the HERO Program since 2019, Align has helped us reach an estimated 2.7 million children, caregivers, and parents. Thanks to their continued support, we remain committed to expanding access to essential oral health education, empowering communities, and helping children build healthier futures.
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TITLE SPONSOR: HERO PROGRAM
*Our 2024 fiscal year ran from July 1, 2023—June 30, 2024.