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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 28, 2026) – February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and, once again, is celebrating by hosting no-cost Making Smiles events at several campuses nationwide to promote preventive oral care for children and teens.

According to the CDC, about  due to emergency dental care. While tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry underscores in their  that it’s largely preventable. By fostering good oral hygiene habits, including daily brushing and flossing, a healthy diet, and early, regular dental visits, families can significantly reduce the risk of tooth decay.

“Oral care impacts everyone’s overall health and wellbeing, and kids do better in school when they’re healthy and can focus,” said Kevin Prehn, President of �鶹��ý. “Our Making Smiles events are an opportunity for �鶹��ý’s dental program leaders and students to bridge gaps in access to oral care and support our communities, while students also gain hands-on patient care experience.”

Each campus event will provide preventive dental services for children ages 4 to 17, such as X-rays, dental cleanings, fluoride applications, and dental kits filled with oral care essentials, at no cost.

Care is provided by �鶹��ý  students under the supervision of licensed dental professionals and faculty members. The events are made possible through the generous support of sponsors  and .

The following �鶹��ý campuses are hosting events throughout February (advance registration is required):

Making Memphis Smile 
February 2 | Memphis, Tennessee
Registration:  
Clinic:  901-202-7660

Making Miramar Smile
February 9 | Miramar, Florida 
Registration:  
Clinic: 954-488-3511

Making Denver Smile
February 16 | Aurora, Colorado
Registration:  
Clinic: 720-222-2094

Making Portland Smile
February 16 | Portland, Oregon
Registration:  
Clinic: 971-369-0650

Making Tampa Smile
February 16 | Tampa, Florida
Registration:  
Clinic: 813-314-2522

Making San Antonio Smile
February 16 | San Antonio, Texas 
Registration:  
Clinic: 210-428-2099

Making Orlando Smile
February 21 | Orlando, Florida
Registration:  
Clinic: 689-208-9571

A limited number of same-day appointments may be available due to cancellations. Area residents are asked to call their local clinic line (provided above) to verify availability before showing up.

�鶹��ý’s commitment to providing community access to dental care goes beyond National Children’s Dental Health Month. At the 15 campuses that offer dental hygiene programs, �鶹��ý operates , which are open to the public throughout the year. The clinics provide low-cost preventative care that can help bridge the gap of unmet dental health needs in the community, especially for those uninsured or underinsured residents of all ages and backgrounds.

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About �鶹��ý

, the healthcare division of  (NYSE: UTI), is committed to preparing tomorrow’s health care professionals for rewarding, in-demand careers in nursing, dental, respiratory, diagnostic, and allied health. Through strategic partnerships, �鶹��ý provides meaningful workforce solutions for some of the nation’s leading dental and healthcare systems. �鶹��ý operates 18 campuses across eight states and online under the brands �鶹��ý Career College and �鶹��ý Career Institute, which are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and the Council on Occupational Education. For more information, visit LinkedIn at @�鶹��ý, or on X at @�鶹��ýCareer.