 
The Surgeon General has concluded that oral care is the #1 unmet need for children across America today. Dental caries (tooth decay) is the single most chronic childhood disease – 5 times more common than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever. Over 50 percent of 5- to 9-year-old children have at least one cavity or filling, and that proportion increases to 78 percent among 17-year-olds. Oral health is essential to the general health and well-being of our children and plays a critical role in their ability to succeed in school and acquire positive self-esteem The alarming state of oral health in children today is the foundation on which we have built our mission, and
Mission Statement: To expand access to high quality dental care for underserved communities Vision Statement: To provide high quality dental care to children On August 12, 2002 the first Kool Smiles office was opened by Dr. Tu Tran and Dr. Thien Pham in Decatur, Georgia, providing urgently needed care for underserved children in the Dekalb County area. In its first year of operation, the Kool Smiles - Decatur office was able to treat over 10,000 children and young adults. For many of these patients, this Kool Smiles experience was their first exposure to dental care. Since opening our first office in 2002, we have recognized the need for all children to have access to quality dental care throughout America. Our comprehensive high quality general dental care is available to all children and young adults ages 1-21 years old.. Services include preventative care, diagnostic imaging, and a full range of restorative care including endodontics. Our offices are designed to serve our patients. Our newly constructed offices facilitate communication between our patients and our doctors, and provide an enjoyable atmosphere for children. All of our equipment is state-of-the-art; we believe that the best equipment is vital to providing the very best patient care. Kool Smiles also plays a major role in each community it is located in. We work together with local schools, daycare centers, doctors, and community and social service agencies to ensure that children’s overall healthcare needs are being met. Free Oral Health Education and Dental Screenings, sponsorships of local events and volunteering our time are all ways that Kool Smiles becomes an active member of each community it serves. |
