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n America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation and The Salvation Army’s National Headquarters announced a new col- laborative initiative to address the issue of pediatric dental disease. Joining efforts to maximize resources and impact on the health of underserved children, this partner- ship will focus on rescuing children from potentially debilitating yet pre- ventable tooth decay through oral- healtheducation,awarenessbuilding andtheexpansionofaccesstopreven- tive services and treatment. The Salvation Army is also partici- pating in the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive, a national campaign held this month, the National Chil- dren’s Dental Health Month, to collect toothbrushes, toothpaste and other oral-care products for underserved children. “The Salvation Army is committed to addressing the most basic human needs, of which health is one of the most important,” said David Jeffrey, national commander of The Salvation Army USA. “We look forward to col- laboratingwithAmerica’sToothFairy to raise awareness of the devastating impact of pediatric dental disease and to ensure the children and fami- lies we serve have access to quality, affordable oral health resources and services.” “We are very proud to partner withTheSalvationArmy,recognizing its vital contributions to the health and wellness of families across our nation,” said Fern Ingber, America’s ToothFairy president and CEO. “We can think of no better partner in our effort to serve children and families in need.” Pediatric dental disease is one of themostprevalentillnessesaffecting children in the United States. More than 40 percent of U.S. children have dental cavities by the time they reach kindergarten, and one in five go with- outdentalcare.Leftuntreated,severe tooth decay can lead to malnourish- ment, anemia, life‑threatening sec- ondary infections and even death. About The Salvation Army The Salvation Army, established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need without discrimina- tion for more than 130 years in the United States. Approximately 30 mil- lion Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through a range of social services: food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, cloth- ing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. The organization reports that 82 cents of every dollar donated goes to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to salvation armyusa.org or follow on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS. chicago news6 Chicago Midwinter — February 25, 2016 America’s Toothfairy, The Salvation Army team up to address pediatric dental disease Ad Here in Chicago America’s ToothFairy: National Chil- dren’sOralHealthFoundationwillcele- brateits10thanniversarytonightfrom 5:30–7:30 at the Hyatt Regency McCor- mickPlace.PleaseRSVPtorsvp@ncohf. org or call (800) 559-9838, if you would like to attend. 5 Donations for the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive, which The Salvation Army is participating in this year. (Photo/Provided by NCOHF)