Volunteer dentists and hygienists continue to help us create healthy smiles by donating their time and conducting free dental screenings for under-served children.

Some of our volunteers have been serving their communities through Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures^® for more than 15 years. Click the videos below to hear from some of our dedicated volunteers.

1. A screening usually lasts approximately 2 minutes and will be performed by a dental professional.

2. An assistant will record the screening results, which is later submitted to the administrator of the site. A form indicating findings and a list of referrals for further treatment will be given to the child for his/her parent(s) or guardian's review.

3. Once the examination is completed, each child receives an oral care kit to take home that contains a tube of Colgate® kid's toothpaste, Colgate® kid's toothbrush and brushing instructions.

Colgate's mobile dental vans measure 32-feet long, nearly the size of a mobile home, and feature friendly visuals to help create a fun and less intimidating ‘screening experience.’

With two child-sized dental chairs aboard, Colgate's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® screens two children at a time, with the average screening lasting approximately two minutes. With the support of our volunteer dental professionals, children ranging in 3-12 years of age all receive free dental check-ups*, treatment referrals (if needed), and learning materials that include a tube of Colgate® kid's toothpaste, a Colgate® kid's toothbrush and brushing instructions.

* For children who are in need of treatment or who do not have a dentist, we provide referrals so they can visit a dentist in their area and take care of any issues and maintain a healthy mouth.