Giving A Smile Foundation plans free youth dental clinic in Beverly Hills on Oct. 24

Giving A Smile Foundation will host a free dental clinic Oct. 24 in Beverly Hills for children and young adults ages 5 to 24 referred by community partners. The event is part of the nonprofit’s effort to expand access to treatment, education and prevention for underserved youth.

Why it matters: - The clinic gives underserved children and young adults access to free dental care that can reduce pain and prevent small problems from becoming more serious health issues. - The event also shows how community referral networks can connect families with care they may not otherwise be able to reach. - Giving A Smile Foundation has served more than 3,000 children and young adults to date.

What happened: - Giving A Smile Foundation will host its next Free Youth Dental Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Beverly Hills, California. - The clinic is open to patients ages 5 to 24 who are referred through the foundation’s community partners. - Clinic hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - The exact location will be shared with media upon coordination. - Care at the clinic is free.

The details: - The Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit has operated since 2017. - The foundation focuses on free, high-quality dental care and oral health education for underserved children and young adults. - Services may include comprehensive dental exams, digital X-rays, cleanings, fillings, restorative treatment, extractions, preventive care and oral health education. - Volunteer dental professionals and clinical and non-clinical volunteers will work alongside community partners during the clinic. - The foundation says the goal is not just to identify dental problems, but to provide treatment and address dental pain. - The Sept. 26 clinic served 23 children and young adults at no cost. - Approved photography and filming are available in advance, subject to patient and parent or guardian consent and privacy requirements.

Between the lines: - The model depends on youth-serving nonprofits and community organizations that already know families facing barriers to care. - The foundation is expanding its referral network to connect more underserved young people with future clinics. - The Oct. 24 event gives media a way to document both immediate treatment and the broader access gap in pediatric and young adult dental care.

What's next: - The foundation is seeking more referral partners, dental professionals and community volunteers for future clinics. - Organizations and individuals interested in participating can contact Giving A Smile Foundation for more information. - Media interviews can be coordinated with founders, volunteer dentists, foundation representatives, community partners and consenting patients or families. - More information is available at GivingASmile.org.