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A child's smile says the same thing in any language

Our Mission and Services
Since 1919, Children's Dental Services is dedicated to improving the oral health of children from families with low incomes by providing accessible treatment and education to our diverse community. CDS provides a full range of dental services to children from birth until age twenty-one and to pregnant women. CDS hours are: Monday, Thursday, Friday, 8:30-5:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30-7:00 p.m. Additionally, CDS is open Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

How to contact CDS:

Phone Number: 612-746-1530

*a staff directory with extensions will follow language choices*

Fax Number: 612-746-1531

Careers
CDS is always looking for passionate and skilled individuals with an interest in public health. For more details, please contact Sarah Wovcha at 612-746-1530, ext 204.

History
The Children's Year Program which was carried on all over this country in 1918 furnished Minneapolis with an entirely new viewpoint concerning its children.

Exciting News at CDS:

GIVE TO THE MAX DAY 2011

Give to the Max Day is a day for Minnesotans to come together to raise as much money as possible for nonprofits in 24 hours – starting at midnight on November 16 through midnight on November 17.

By engaging as many donors as possible to give to their favorite Minnesota charities in one day – Give to the Max Day — GiveMN.org is showcasing Minnesota's unparalleled generosity to the world!

For more information visit GTMD 2011's website:

GTMD 2011

In 2009, CDS celebrated its 90th anniversary!

Children's Dental Services is pleased to provide care in partnership with Smiles Across Minnesota in the Twin Cities, Duluth, Faribault, the Iron Range, the St. Cloud region and in late 2010 in the International Falls region; through this important initiative in partnership with Oral Health America, Delta Dental, Greater Twin Cities United Way, 3M and others thousands of low-income children are receiving reduced cost and free preventive dental care.

CDS Media Coverage:

Sarah Wovcha discusses the plans for a recent grant that will be used to serve GLBT communities in an episode of "BiCities"

Sarah Wovcha on BiCities

CDS, in partnership with Delta Dental of MN, Greater Twin Cities United Way, and ECHO TV produced an educational video about good oral health habits for children which aired on Minnesota Public Television.

Watch this video in four languages below!

English: Healthy Teeth for Children
Español (Spanish): Salubridad Dental Para Los Ninos
Soomaali (Somali): Caafimaadka Ilkaha Carruurta
Tieng Viet (Vietnamese): CHAM SOC MHA KHOA CHO TR? EM

CDS launched services in greater Minnesota beginning in February 2008

CDS in the Twin Cities News!

watch Kare 11 feature

Awards for CDS:

CDS is the proud recipient of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Mission Innovations Award in 2006 for its portable care program. Watch the YouTube Video to learn more!
CDS' Executive Director, Sarah Wovcha, is the 2007 recipient of the Betty Hubbard Maternal and Child Health Leadership Award.
In 2008, CDS was awarded the Governor's Green Award which includes recognition of its energy efficient lighting, increased insulation, natural flooring, no VOC paint, raingarden, white reflective roof, solar panels, and rainbarrels.

About Children's Dental Services
Children's Dental Services can help your child keep the smile that good health and good feelings bring. Healthy teeth and gums are essential for your child's well being. CDS offers you an affordable way to get the dental health care your child needs, at times and places that work for you.