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children in San Diego. The Association funds our Children's Dental Health Center, School-Based Program, and other Programs reaching out to theOur Meet the Need Program, collaboration with Children's Hospital Health Center's Pediatric Residency Program and Health Fairs are just some of theAs the Children's Dental Health Association celebrates its 55th year of providing quality dental care and education to underserved children in San Diego, it is a privilege to serve as the President of the Board of Directors. We have gathered a wonderful team of volunteers on the board of directors and our staff is one of the most dedicated with whom I have worked. Together, we can do wonderful things.We are most grateful to our supporters and friends whose financial support allows us to live up to our mission statement which is "to improve the health and well-being of underserved children by providing quality, affordable and accessible dental services and education." At the dental center in Golden Hill we provide quality care on a daily basis and improve the health of children one smile at a time. In addition, we now provide orthodontic care for older children. By doing so, we are enhancing their self- esteem and providing them with oral health for a lifetime.Further, our School-based program does a magnificent job of going out to local schools providing exams, screenings and sealants to schoolchildren. Our solid reputation and good relationship with school nurses and principals enables us to serve thousands of children a year.