Give Kids a Smile - IL

Give Kids a Smile Event Details

Join the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois for a day of FREE dental care and education for children ages 5 to 15. 

• Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
• Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Location: 3450 Lacey Road Downers Grove, IL 60515
• Registration Required:
  • Registration is open from Monday, February 2 to Friday, March 20, 2026.
  • For questions or to register, call 630-743-4500. Please state that you are calling for the Give Kids a Smile event.

Appointment Guidelines

Free dental care may include oral exams, fluoride, and possible x-rays. 

• Services will be provided by appointment only, by dental students supervised by our faculty dentists at the Midwestern University Dental Institute.
• Plan on being at the event for approximately one to two hours depending on treatment provided.
• In order to ensure that your child receives treatment during the event, you must arrive at the scheduled time.
• A legal guardian of the child must be present at all times during the event.

Call 630-743-4500 to register

What's New for 2026

Fun addition to this year's event: Our Speech & Language Clinic will be offering a free oral-motor screening, with educational and informational offerings from our Physical Therapy Clinic and the Eye Institute. Stop by each booth while you're at the clinic!