Impact

2025 Community Snapshot

In 2025, New Smiles, New Beginnings continued its mission to expand access to preventive oral health services for individuals and families who face the greatest barriers to care in Jackson County and surrounding communities.

By the Numbers – 2025

  • Individuals Served:282

  • Community Sites Reached:  Shelters, Community centers, Recovery programs, outreach events, In-home, Geriatric facilities, Mental health facilities

  • Counties Served: Jackson

  • Oral Health Kits Distributed: 1000+

Preventive Services Provided

  • Oral Health Screenings:  282

  • Dental Prophylaxis / Cleanings: 217

  • Fluoride Varnish Applications: 279

  • Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) Treatments: 42

  • Sealants Placed: 300

  • Oral Health Education Sessions:  11

  • Referral made to dental homes: 65

Why This Matters

Each screening, fluoride treatment, and conversation about oral health represents more than a number; it means a child can focus in school, an adult is relieved of chronic pain, and a family is empowered with the knowledge to prevent disease.

In 2025, NSNB did not simply deliver services. We restored dignity, prevented disease, and brought health equity one smile at a time.