![]() ![]() “We are delighted to sponsor the HERO program and support the efforts of America’s ToothFairy, whose vision is closely tied to Align’s purpose – to transform smiles and change lives.” A group of children from Minneapolis receive oral health instruction with education resources provided by America’s ToothFairy with support from Align Technology. ![]() “We are proud to support an organization that is helping families in underserved communities learn about oral health and the best ways to maintain a healthy smile,” comments Julie Paulsen, vice president of corporate social responsibility at Align Technology and America’s ToothFairy board secretary. The organization estimates that at least 831,000 children and nearly 323,000 caregivers were reached through the program and by their program members between Jand June 30, 2021. We are exceedingly grateful for Align’s support, which helped us face these challenges to reach more kids.” “Oral health education has always been a main component of our mission, but the restrictions imposed by the pandemic made education that much more important to prevent dental disease. “We started our fiscal year 2021 in the middle of the COVID shutdowns, when many of our program members couldn’t see patients,” Jill Malmgren, executive director of America’s ToothFairy notes. This year marks the 14th year of underwriter support from Align, whose title sponsorship of the program has helped America’s ToothFairy reach millions of kids. The nationwide nonprofit organization receives support for its Health Education Resources and Outreach (HERO) program from Align Technology, a global medical device company with industry-leading innovative products, including the Invisalign system, iTero intraoral scanners and digital services, and exocad CAD/CAM software. America’s ToothFairy helps improve the lives of children by preventing dental disease through educational programs that encourage effective dental hygiene habits that can help families break the vicious cycle of poor oral health. In underserved communities across the United States, many families don’t have enough information about what causes dental disease or how they can prevent tooth decay. ![]()
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