LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Western Dental, one of the nation’s leaders in accessible, affordable oral health care, continues its commitment to care for the children of Los Angeles and Orange Counties through employee donations to two local charities, Orangewood Children’s Foundation and Healthy Smiles for Kids of Orange County.

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The contributions made exclusively by Western Dental employees in Orange, CA, resulted in over 600 toys and over $7,000 in monetary donations and gift cards, doubling last year’s contributions. Additionally, Western Dental donated more than 2,600 toothbrush kits to help local children maintain healthy smiles throughout the holiday season and in to the New Year.

“Through the generous donations of our team of dentists, hygienists and office staff, we hope to bring bright smiles this holiday season,” said Simon Castellanos, CEO of Western Dental. “We are not only committed to providing accessible and affordable oral health, but we are also committed to giving back to the communities we serve and intend to continue this holiday tradition for many years to come.”

“Western Dental continues to be a valuable partner in our mission to improving the health and wellbeing of children in Orange County,” said Ria Berger of Healthy Smiles for Kids of Orange County. “Their donations and partnership provide much needed support for our efforts to benefit local children and their families.”

ABOUT WESTERN DENTAL:

One of the nation’s largest dental providers, Western Dental (with its affiliate, Brident Dental & Orthodontics) is the leader in accessible, affordable oral health care, serving more than 800,000 patients annually in over 190 affiliated clinics throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas.  Informed by the latest research, Western Dental is committed to delivering high-quality general, orthodontic and specialty dental services in state-of-the art facilities.  For more information please visit WesternDental.com and Brident.com.

ABOUT ORANGEWOOD CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION:

Founded in 1981, Orangewood Children’s Foundation is one of the leading providers of services to current and former foster youth. Our mission is to provide life-changing prevention and intervention programs for abused and neglected children, young adults and at-risk families through one-on-one support and community partnerships to end the cycle of child abuse. Last year we helped over 1,500 children and teens with programs that prepare them to make a successful transition from the foster care system to independent adulthood. Our programs focus on education, employment, housing, life skills and basic needs. Without the Foundation’s support and guidance, these children can become homeless or unemployed. Beyond our programs, for thousands in our community Orangewood means “family,” “opportunity” and “hope.”

ABOUT HEALTHY SMILES FOR KIDS OF ORANGE COUNTY:

Headquartered in Garden Grove, California, Healthy Smiles for Kids of Orange County has served the community for the past 12 years. As one of the largest oral health providers for children of all ages in Orange County, Healthy Smiles is on a mission to improve the oral health of children through prevention, treatment, advocacy and education. For more information on Healthy Smiles, please visit www.HealthySmilesOC.org.