Children's Dental Health Month · February 2026

500 Smiles for Nigeria

Help Dr. Shin provide dental hygiene kits to children in rural Nigeria who have never had access to basic oral care. Every child deserves a healthy smile.

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The Story

A Personal Mission to
Bring Healthy Smiles

Dr. Elizabeth "Andie" Shin, founder of BCC Pediatric Dentistry in Bethesda, MD, has a personal connection to a pastor in Nigeria who works closely with widows and children in his community.

She recently learned that many of these children lack access to even the most basic oral hygiene tools. Over 90% of children in rural Nigeria have never seen a dentist in their entire life, and dental care is considered a luxury for families who may only have one meal a day.

In honor of Children's Dental Health Month this February, Dr. Shin is launching a fundraiser in partnership with The Cupbearers Restoration Foundation, a Nigerian non-profit dedicated to reaching less privileged communities. The goal: provide 500 dental kits to children who need them most.

500

Kits Needed

500+

Children in Need

Nigeria

Rural Communities

Cost Per Kit

What's in a Kit

Every Kit Makes a Difference

Each dental kit is carefully assembled with the essentials for building healthy oral hygiene habits. Before distribution, children will also receive dental education.

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Toothbrush

A new toothbrush for daily brushing

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Toothpaste

Full-size tube of fluoride toothpaste

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Dental Floss

Floss for cleaning between teeth

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Carrying Pouch

A small pouch to keep everything together

Your Donation Impact

1 Kit

One child receives a complete dental kit

$30

10 Kits

Ten children start building healthy habits

$150

50 Kits

An entire classroom of smiles

Make a Difference

Donate via Zelle

All donations go directly toward purchasing and assembling dental kits. Dr. Shin will personally coordinate the assembly and delivery of kits to children in Nigeria.

Scan to donate via Zelle

Zelle QR Code for BCC Pediatric Dentistry

BCCPedDentistry

How to Donate

Open your banking app and navigate to Zelle

Scan the QR code above or search for BCCPedDentistry

Enter your donation amount ($3 per kit)

Send and feel great about making a child smile!

Tax Disclaimer

Please note that donations made to this fundraiser are not tax-deductible for U.S. donors. Your contribution goes directly toward purchasing and assembling dental kits for children in need.

Dr. Elizabeth "Andie" Shin

Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Shin is the founder and president of BCC Pediatric Dentistry in Bethesda, MD. With over 20 years of practice experience, she has been recognized as a Washingtonian Top Pediatric Dentist and a Bethesda Magazine Top Pediatric Dentist. She is personally coordinating the assembly and distribution of all dental kits.

Learn more about Dr. Shin

The Cupbearers Restoration Foundation

Nigerian Non-Profit

The Cupbearers Restoration Foundation is a Nigerian non-profit organization centered on reaching out to the less privileged in different communities, especially in rural areas and Internally Displaced People (IDP) camps. Their children's unit is dedicated to helping less privileged children access essential resources and education.

Led by Reverend Daniel Dogo Awayi