Our Story

Our Story

NNDHP at a Glance

 

Northern Nevada Dental Health ProgramsNNDHP is the largest organization in Nevada providing dental care to uninsured, at-risk populations. See how we grew from a modest group of concerned doctors to becoming a model for other communities.

1985
The Pediatric Dental Care Program was started by a group of dentists including Dr. Norm Beesley, Dr. Larry Champagne, Dr. Dennis Arch and Ms. Kathy (Champagne) Peak. They collaborated with the Northern Nevada Dental Society (NNDS) to provide dental care to at-risk youths in the Reno area.

1998
As the program grew it was renamed to the Northern Nevada Dental Health Program (NNDHP).

2003
NNDHP joins resources with Saint Mary’s Mission Services to serve more of Northern Nevada’s at-risk children.

2012
NNDHP merged with Community Health Alliance (CHA) [formerly HAWC] who provides administrative support for our two dental programs. Thus providing even more program growth and long-term sustainability.

2013
Adopt a Vet Dental Program (AAVD) merges with NNDHP. Together, we can serve more low-income veterans in need.

2015
NNDHP becomes Northern Nevada Health Programs. And serves as the overarching administrator for the children’s and veterans’ programs. The children’s program is renamed to Healthy Smile Healthy Child.

2017

NNDHP’s Healthy Smile Healthy Child (HSHC) program enters into partnership with Renown Children’s Hospital, which becomes the Operating Partner for HSHC.

2019

NNDHP’s Healthy Smile Healthy Child (HSHC) program gifted Sealant Program from Future Smiles and becomes sole organization providing this service to school children in Washoe County. Adopt a Vet Dental program (AAVD) branches out from the NNDHP umbrella to operate as a stand-alone program.

NNDHP-supportersHonored NNDHP Supporters

Each year, NNDHP/Joel F. Glover DDS Charity Golf Tournament generously donates tournament proceeds to support NNDHP. Thanks to their loyal support, and donations from other individual donors, NNDHP continues to grow each year.

Because of your kindness, we can help more at-risk populations regain healthier smiles and healthier lives. Thank you!

 

Children

Healthy Smile Healthy Child – HSHC

This program began in 1982 as the Pediatric Dental Care Program. It began when Dr. Norm Beesley and several of his colleagues wanted to provide Reno’s low-income children greater access to dental care.

As the program grew, it joined forces with other local organizations providing dental or medical care. By sharing resources and collaborating efforts, we served thousands more children. As our program grew, our name changed and our services grew. Our current name, Healthy Smile Healthy Child, reflects who we serve. And the greater impact of why we do it.

Healthy Smile Healthy Child

  • Donated nearly $3 million in dental services since 2008
  • 115 dental volunteers
  • 3,297 children have received care

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Join Other Area Dentists in Helping Our Children*

Currently, children wait up to 4 months before their first dental visit. And our waitlist continues growing weekly. Please join other local dentists by volunteering your services. Thank you!

Become a dental volunteer today.

*Volunteer time qualifies for CEU credits.

NNDHP

Advisory Board of Directors

Gilbert A. Trujillo, DDS – President

David Russell, Esq. – Vice President

Bob Barone – Treasurer

Kathy (Champagne) Peak – Secretary

Christopher J. Galea, DDS, MD

Jose R. Cucalon Calderon, MD

Vickie Cooper, RN

Whitney Garol, DMD

Gregory J. Pisani, DDS (Emeritus)

Ed Allison, (Emeritus)

Joel F. Glover, DDS (In Memoriam)

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