Oral Health America raised over $500,000 at its 22nd annual Gala and Benefit on Wednesday, February 22, at Chicago’s Navy Pier. Guests were treated to a four course dinner, dancing and mingling as well as the opportunity to participate in the event’s first-ever paddle raiser and the comeback of the live auction.

“Many thanks to our guests and sponsors who helped us raise a record level of support for our work,” said Beth Truett, President and CEO, Oral Health America. “Your attendance provided OHA the opportunity to connect with the dental community and impact America’s smiles.”

Some of the highlighted live auction items included dinner and a Minnesota Wild game with Patterson Dental’s Paul Guggenheim, a round of golf with Colgate’s Tony Volpe, dinner and a Brewers baseball game with Henry Schein executives, a Tri-City Art Tour and the evening’s most exciting package, a New York shopping experience with Lanmark 360’s Michael McCarthy.

The gala would not have been possible without the support of many generous sponsors. Gala sponsors include: Technology Sponsor; Ivoclar Vivadent, Diamond Sponsors; DENTSPLY International, Patterson Dental, Philips Sonicare, Septodont, DentaQuest, Colgate-Palmolive Co., Platinum Sponsors; Midmark, Henry Schein Dental, Chicago Dental Society, 1-800-DENTIST, Argen Corporation, DentalEZ Group, SciCan and Gold Sponsors; Aspen Dental, Burkhart Dental Supply, Atlantic Precious Metal Refining, Bisco, GC America, Inc., Karwoski & Courage Public Relations, Planmeca USA, and Unilever.

Mark your calender for February 20, 2013 for the next big event!