The Potter’s Smile Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving oral health outcomes for individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) through compassionate dental care, education, and advocacy.
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​TOGETHER WE STAND IN SUPPORT OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE AND THE SICKLE CELL TRAIT!
What We Do
​Targeted Programs with Real Impact
  • Dental Care Services
    Preventive, restorative, and emergency dental services tailored to the needs of individuals with SCD/SCT.
  • Oral Health Education
    Community workshops, patient education, and caregiver resources focused on prevention and lifelong oral wellness.
  • Screening & Awareness
    Support for genetic trait awareness initiatives and early intervention through community outreach.
  • Care Coordination
    Collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive, whole-person care.    ​
​Why Oral Health Matters in Sickle Cell Care
Dental Health Impacts Whole-Body Health
For individuals with SCD and SCT, untreated dental issues can lead to serious complications, including infections, inflammation, and increased pain episodes. Access to consistent dental care helps:
  • Prevent oral infections and systemic complications
  • Reduce emergency medical visits
  • Improve overall health and quality of life
A healthy smile is a vital part of comprehensive sickle cell care.
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We provide preventive, restorative, and urgent dental services tailored to individuals living with SCD and SCT, helping reduce infections, pain crises, and emergency room visit

Dental Service

We collaborate with dentists, physicians, and community health partners to ensure whole-person, integrated care for patients with complex medical needs.

Genetic Care
We support sickle cell trait awareness and screening initiatives, connecting individuals and families with early education and healthcare resources.

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​Through workshops, patient education, and caregiver resources, we promote preventive dental care and daily oral hygiene practices that support long-term health.

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THE SMILE CAMPAIGN

Our Impact
Delivering Care Where It’s Needed Most
Patients receiving dental care and preventive services
Community education and outreach initiatives
Partnerships with dental professionals and healthcare organizations
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Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is one of the most prevalent genetically transmitted diseases. Yet, it is the least studied and researched. In 1974, a federal regulation required that all newborns of color test for SCD. In 2006, 32 years later, all states complied with the regulations; leaving a 48-year gap in testing. A sizable portion of this population does not know their sickle cell status. Left undetected and untreated, SCD can lead to severe health problems and death. An adult with the sickle cell trait (SCT) needs to be genetically aware of the challenges regarding transmission of the gene. The reasons for a normal cell to become “Sickled” is very well known. There is a small amount of research that explains the medical pathogenesis of the disease. But the oral and dental manifestations of the disease have been sorely neglected.
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What makes us unique?
The Potters’ Smile is the only  501c3 tax exempt non-profit organization dedicated to educating those individuals with Sickle Cell Disease about the importance of maintaining good dental health...continue 
For dental service and related questions: 713-498-9348
For programs and technical support: 713-659-9775
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The Potter’s Smile is the only 501c3 in the United States and possibly the world, that addresses the dental issues associated with Sickle Cell Disease and the Sickle Cell Trait.  We are dedicated to dental education, dental research, and access to quality dental treatment.

The exact number of people living with Sickle Cell disease (SCD) or the Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) in the United States of America is unknown. Congress passed the National Sickle Cell Anemia Control Act in 1972, and a law passed in 1974 requiring every child born of color to evaluate SCD. Unfortunately, the states were slow to comply, and it was not until 2006 (32 years later) that ALL states were testing. Now we have generations of people living here in the USA that do not know their sickle cell status. SCD can cause complications such as kidney disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. 
People may have these complications and may not understand why. The culprit could be SCD! Take this simple survey. One of our goals at The Potters Smile is to survey, test and evaluate for SCD. We believe that the cure is in prevention. The more knowledge you have, the more preventive we can become.
“My people perish from lack of  knowledge." Hosea 4:6
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