Give Kids A Smile

Morita Orthodontics Gives Kids A Smile

At Morita orthodontics, we firmly believe in giving back to the community. This past February, when the Hawaii Dental Association needed someone to lead and organize it’s Give Kids A Smile event, our very own Dr. Scott Morita stepped up to the plate and took charge!

Giving Back to Honolulu

The event was a huge success, and it took place over three days. On February 6th, the official Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) day, we did a special education day at the Institute for Human Services, a local women and children’s shelter. We had a great time educating parents on the importance of dental health for their children, as well as teaching kids the proper methods of brushing and flossing crucial to a healthy smile.

Next, we led a huge promotional push for our final event—we canvassed six local elementary schools with over 10,000 flyers to attract parents and kids to our main GKAS event. We talked to parents, teachers, administrators, and superintendents in an effort to make sure every student knew about our main GKAS day.

For the final and main day of the event, we set up shop at the federally funded Waikiki Makahiki Dental Clinic. The event was open to all children of the community, and we gave kids instruction on proper oral hygiene habits, a free oral examination, a free fluoride treatment, and even a trophy for their hard work! In all, we had 80 volunteers including 30 dentists, and we saw over 100 kids. It was a huge success, and it warmed our hearts to be able to give back to the children of our community.

Contact Us

If you have more questions about our practice, the services we offer, or you orthodontic health, we’re here to help. Feel free to reach out to us at our Honolulu, HI or Aiea, HI offices, or schedule an appointment using our easy online form. You can also learn more by visiting the Hawaii Dental Association Foundation website. We can’t wait to hear from you, and don’t forget to check back for more exciting updates on our practice and the exciting world of orthodontics!