OHA recently spoke with Patterson Dental President Paul Guggenheim about the company’s strong relationship with OHA’s programs and campaigns, particularly Fall for Smiles®.

What about OHA’s mission – to connect communities with resources to increase access to care, education and advocacy for all Americans, particularly those most vulnerable – resonates with why Patterson chooses to support OHA and our many programs?

Patterson Dental’s partnership with Oral Health America is based on our mutual desire to help children and families who have not been afforded the same opportunities as others. Working together, we can do more to expand this reach through a variety of initiatives that are improving the quality of life for hundreds of thousands of people.

Patterson is OHA’s #1 supporter of Fall for Smiles®, an annual communications campaign in September and October that communicates four key messages: healthy food choices, regular dental visits, avoiding tobacco and self-care. What about this partnership is attractive to Patterson—why do you participate?

We know that developing good oral health habits, such as brushing and flossing, plays an important role in our overall health. But improving and maintaining health over time also requires making good dietary and lifestyle choices. Patterson Dental has taken the lead support role for Fall for Smiles® because we strongly believe this partnership creates more channels for reinforcing these important messages and providing a lifelong positive influence.

Thank you, Patterson! We enjoy working with you!