Sharks Foundation teams up to expand dental care for Bay Area kids
Sharks Foundation teams up to expand dental care for Bay Area kids
Sharks Foundation teams up to expand dental care for Bay Area kids
The Sharks Foundation and Healthier Kids Foundation have teamed up to boost dental care for young students in the Bay Area. Their latest effort included a special event at Lowell Elementary School in San Jose, where children received hygiene kits and lessons on oral health. The initiative comes as part of a wider push to improve access to dental services for local youth. The event at Lowell Elementary saw S.J. Sharkie, the Sharks' mascot, visit second-grade classrooms to hand out hygiene kits and beanies. Sharks staff, community partners, and San Jose District 3 Councilmember Anthony Tordillos also attended the activation. It marked the launch of a new educational tutorial featuring S.J. Sharkie, set to roll out in March during National Children's Dental Health Month.
The tutorial will become part of the Healthier Kids Foundation's student curriculum. This partnership is backed by a $40,000 Community Assist Grant from the Sharks Foundation, funding the **Dental First** program. The grant will help expand screening visits, strengthen case management, and boost outreach to families. The **Dental First** program aims to reach around 1,600 Bay Area students aged 5 to 12 in the 2025-26 school year. Through screenings and educational resources, the initiative seeks to address gaps in dental care access. Both organisations have stressed their commitment to supporting the health and well-being of local children.
The grant and new tutorial will increase dental support for young students across the region. Screenings, educational materials, and outreach efforts are expected to grow as a result. The program's impact will be measured by its reach to approximately 1,600 children in the coming school year.
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