Local Dental Practice to Provide Free Care to Families in Need on Sharing Smiles Day

Pippin Dental & Braces is proud to invite children in need of dental care to Sharing Smiles Day on May 31. This annual volunteer event, sponsored by Pippin Dental & Braces and its parent company Benevis, will provide free dental care such as dental exams, limited emergency care, extractions and restorative care, with cleanings offered on a limited basis, to uninsured or underinsured children. Families are encouraged to register in advance at www.SharingSmilesDay.com.

This year, Sharing Smiles Day coincides with National Smile Day, turning a day of celebration into a day of action. Pippin Dental & Braces has two locations in Indianapolis; each practice is offering care to children up to age 18 who do not have Medicaid or other forms of dental insurance. Families interested in receiving care should registerhere.

Hours of service at each location are as follows:

2248 E. 53rd St., from 9:00 to 11:00 am

3658 East St., from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

"At Pippin Dental & Braces, we believe every child deserves a 'dental home' regardless of their insurance status," Dr. Rene Shirer of Pippin Dental & Braces, said. "Volunteering is important to me because dental health is a gateway to overall well-being. By providing free exams and restorative care, we aren't just treating immediate issues—we are helping to set these kids on a path toward a lifetime of healthy habits and better health outcomes."

Over the past decade, Sharing Smiles Day has provided dental care at no cost to more than 3,800 patients across nearly a dozen states to help combat poor oral health in underserved communities, as well as educate families on healthy dental habits. In addition to the team at Pippin Dental & Braces, more than 380 volunteers from Benevis and its family of brands across 10 states will participate in this year’s event.

“Sharing Smiles Day is all about making sure everyone has access to a healthy smile, especially the nearly 70 million adults and close to eight million children who lack dental coverage in the US,” Roderick Place, CEO of Benevis, said. “By opening our doors to provide care at no cost, we are working to remove the financial and social hurdles that often stand in the way of a family’s health. Benevis and its family of brands are proud to help the team at Pippin Dental & Braces provide the high-quality care that every family deserves.”

Pippin Dental & Braces is a proud member of Benevis’ family of brands, and is part of a network of like-minded, community-focused dental homes that prioritize patient health to make a national impact. Benevis’ mission is to improve access to essential dental healthcare and create local “dental homes” for families with various forms of insurance, including Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

To learn more about Sharing Smiles Day, or to register for care, visit www.SharingSmilesDay.com.