In our community, countless children struggle to access the dental care they need, facing barriers that go beyond just cavities. Oral health affects much more than many people realize, especially in children; it can impact how they perform in school, how they are treated by their peers, and most critically, how they feel about themselves. For more than 22 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks has championed a fundamental resource to empower kids to reclaim their oral health. The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, affectionately known as the Tooth Truck, delivers essential dental care to underserved children throughout our area, restoring smiles and confidence while also providing critical education to help them maintain those smiles going forward.
The Tooth Truck has a mission that goes beyond fixing teeth—a mission centered around creating brighter futures. Thanks to the generous support of caring individuals within our community, we’re able to continue making a real impact on the health and happiness of kids who might otherwise go without care.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks has been proud to offer vital dental care to children in need through our beloved mobile clinic. We’re proud to state that in the last 20 years the Tooth Truck (also known as the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile) has reached 34,377 of at-risk children and provided $25.9 Million in services at no cost to their families. And now, we’re thrilled to introduce the newest member of our family: the Tooth Truck 2.0!
With your support, kids can discover the rewards of a bright happy smile. Ronald McDonald House Charities maximizes every contribution, quadrupling its value to provide dental treatment for children in need. Thank you for bringing quality dental care to these children, and for keeping the Tooth Truck on the road.
Please join our community of supporters and donate today – helping The Tooth Truck and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks accelerate onto the hygiene highway to provide dental treatments to the kids in our community who truly need it the most.
Meet Tyberius, a bright 9-year-old, who has always had big dreams to become a dentist. That was what made his recent visits to the Tooth Truck so exciting! Now he’s even more determined to make a big impact as a dentist who cares and helps people, inspired by Dr. Sarah’s kindness and compassion and the restorative services he received at the Tooth Truck.
It started with a black spot on his tooth that Tyberius first thought might be pepper, but rapidly realized was something much more serious. Three visits to the Tooth Truck saw the removal of two teeth to ensure his adult teeth have a healthy environment in which to grow. The experience was transformative for Tyberius, who no longer fears bullying and encourages all children who need assistance to see Dr. Sarah and learn about keeping their mouths healthy.
