Unmet Need

From 2014-2024, SEED board members led education abroad programs to Africa so that US students could study food security, health, & nutrition in primary schools in Ethiopia & Zambia.

We provide to host communities:

• dental exams

• treatment

• hygiene materials

• preventive education

Once education abroad programs were no longer possible, SEED Oral Care was developed to ensure continuity, address unmet needs, & help K-12 students retain their permanent teeth through use of dental hygiene for prevention of decay.

Children suffer needlessly from:

• (baby) teeth,

• extra (supernumerary) teeth

• gum disease

• extensive decay

Provided services:

• Extractions

• dental cleanings

• Fillings are provided

• antibiotics

Some children need extensive cleaning to prevent tooth loss, while others have too much decay to save the tooth. As a last resort, extractions are performed.

Screen & Assess, Treat, Educate, Prevent