Helping Create Better Communities
Since opening in 1972, we’ve always focused on the communities we serve. We’re committed to giving back through charitable contributions, volunteer work and philanthropic events. Our involvement in the following organizations demonstrates a small portion of our ongoing commitment to the overall health of our community:
Give Kids a Smile
Every February, during National Children’s Dental Health Month, Park Dental practices open their doors to provide free oral health services to underserved children. We have participated in Give Kids A Smile since it started in Minnesota in 2003. In just the last five years, we have:
- Provided dental cleanings, filling, sealants, and extractions for almost 2,000 children
- Donated over 300 hours of office time
- Donated over $850,000 in free dental services
Learn more about Give Kids a Smile
Mission of Mercy
Every year Park Dental participates in Minnesota Dental Association’s Mission of Mercy. During the event, our doctors and team members help underserved populations of children and adults receive the dental treatments that they are otherwise unable to obtain. We have had over 175 doctors and team members volunteer. Minnesota’s Mission of Mercy dental program has provided 38,892 dental procedures worth $5,105,100 in donated dental services and treatment through 8,035 patient visits since it began in 2012.
Learn more about Mission of Mercy
We also strive to be a good neighbor in our communities, and each practice participates in ways that reflect this commitment. We enjoy connecting with our patients outside of the dental practice and meeting others in the community. Just a few of the ways we get involved include:
- Community events, parades and neighborhood festivals
- Employer-sponsored health fairs
- Local Chamber of Commerce memberships
- School Educational Events
- Mission Trips