THE SMILE CAMPAIGN

The need for proper dental treatment and proper diagnosis of dental treatment is essential for patients with Sickle Cell Disease or the Sickle Cell Trait. Dental treatment or even access to dental treatment is sometimes a challenge for those with Sickle Cell Disease. Walter's Story

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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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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 was passed in 1974 requiring every child born of color to be tested for SCD. Unfortunately, the states were slow to comply, and it wasn’t 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 a lot of complications such as kidney disease, high blood pressure, stroke etc... A lot of 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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THE SMILE CAMPAIGN

TOGETHER WE STAND IN SUPPORT OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE AND THE SICKLE CELL TRAIT!

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 Potters Smile Inc.

THE SMILE CAMPAIGN

​TOGETHER WE STAND IN SUPPORT OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE AND THE SICKLE CELL TRAIT!

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.

TOGETHER WE STAND IN SUPPORT OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE AND THE SICKLE CELL TRAIT!