A Commitment to Children | Compassionate Care | A Community Partner

About FORBA

FORBA was founded on the principle that all children should have access to professional dental care. This year, hundreds of thousands of children in underserved and low-income communities nationwide will receive quality care from the compassionate caregivers at our associated dental centers, and we are changing the lives of kids every day.

The care provided at FORBA-associated dental centers is unique. Nationwide, fewer than 25 percent of dentists treat the children our associated dental centers see every day. In caring for those on Medicaid and other assistance programs, we share in a great responsibility to our patients, their families and the public trust.

Since an ownership change in 2006, we have undertaken several initiatives to improve the quality of each child’s experience at our associated centers and to demonstrate our strengthened commitment to children, their parents and communities.

Today, from Boise to Myrtle Beach, parents continue to count on our network of associated dental centers for safeguarding their children’s dental health. From first tooth to age 20, the children who visit these dental centers receive vital care and a positive experience that can lead to life-long dental health.

Our mission, however, transcends the care provided at the dentist’s office. Parents and communities are vital to the dental health of children from low-income families. That’s why education and outreach continue to be a major part of our role. From free dental screenings to nutrition education, we are committed to fighting the “silent epidemic” of poor dental health among underserved communities.

It’s a fight we can win. With an ongoing commitment of public resources and the compassionate work of our associated caregivers, we can envision a country in which every child has the healthy smile they deserve.