Paediatric Dental Program

Dental Help Children

Supporting Children’s Dental Health When Families Can’t Do It Alone!

Just 4 Kids Children’s Charity provides financial assistance for paediatric dental care, ensuring every child can have access to a healthy smile. There is a general thought that primary (baby) teeth are not worth spending money on as they’re going to eventually fall out. However, primary molar teeth remain in use until a child is 12-14 years old. Primary teeth also play important roles in facial development, a child’s speech, their ability to eat and to guide permanent teeth into the correct position. A healthy smile also promotes confidence and better mental health.

Patients who are very young, in pain or have sensory issues, may find a dental surgery overwhelming. Sometime, the only option is to refer these children to a Paediatric Dental Specialist where, most of the time, treatment is performed under a general anaesthetic in hospital.

In the first year since the inception of our Paediatric Dental Program in June 2024, the charity has assisted 20 patients (and therefore families) coming from throughout Queensland and one patient from Perth.

We are currently working with six Paediatric Dental Specialists – some of them treat these children for the charity’s contribution only, a maximum of $1500, or we pay the hospital bill, again to a maximum of $1500. We do go past this amount occasionally depending on the case.

Through this support, Just 4 Kids is not just funding dental work – we’re helping to restore childhoods, reduce parental stress and create healthier futures.

Changing Lives, One Smile at a Time

Our mission is to bridge the gap for those who fall between public waiting lists and private treatment costs, so that no child suffers unnecessarily due to financial barriers.

“Just 4 Kids is an incredible charity that has made a profound difference in the lives of our patients.  By funding urgent paediatric    dental treatments, they’ve provided critical care for children who otherwise might not have access to it.  We’ve seen first-hand how their support transforms smiles and changes lives, and we are deeply grateful for the    invaluable help they offer to families in need,” said Dr Tim Key, Children’s Dental Centre, Minyama.

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A Mum Called Into A Local Dental Surgery, And This Is Her Story

“Dear Just 4 Kids and ABC Dentistry, Words can not express enough my appreciation for your kindness for helping my 7 year old daughter today with her treatment. An accident had occurred which caused extensive damage to the front of her mouth, gum & fractured her front adult tooth. My daughter Siena was unable to smile, close her mouth, swallow properly, eat and unable to speak.

I have to say a big thank you – do much! ..  to Just 4 Kids Charity Organisation for providing the financial support for Siena’s treatment. Your assistance has been an invaluable and one and  I could  never have done it otherwise. Also Thank you Dr Kylie and her team for their professionalism, expertise and beautiful  calm bedside manner. You have taken beautiful care of my daughter through this  traumatic time.

Having this treatment has given back her voice, function and ability to eat and also her the best possible chance to save her smile  in the future. I am a single parent of 2  with limited resources, no family to call on, I could never have done it without your help. My daughter is well known for her kind  loving helpful nature, always offering  kind words a hug or a helping hand  to her community. I know we will pay it forward in any way possible the kindness you have showed us. It brings tears to my eyes to hear my daughter’s voice again and I’m so grateful to all of you. More than you’ll ever know. For all your help..

Words from my daughter….“I am so happy to swallow and talk again mummy. I wanted to give everyone big squeeze hugs. Lots of paintings & drawing and say thank you she said. I did this special  painting for the charity and I’m going to work on some for the clinic.💕Siena.”

Once again, Thank you So much !! How wonderful it is to have people in this world making a difference. We will never forget your support and kindness shown to us.🤗🤗😊💐💕 K & Siena.

ABC Dentistry commented:

“Thank-you for the assistance Just 4 Kids charity provides. Thanks to you and your team, with the generosity of your donors we were able to help Siena today who presented with trauma to her permanent upper central incisor following an accident at home.

Siena’s Mum Kristy was extremely concerned that Siena would not be able to have urgent and critical dental care as she did not have funds for treatment. When she found out Just 4 Kids can assist in these cases it was a huge relief that she would not have to deny her child the care needed to save her adult front tooth.

Kristy was overwhelmed with gratitude, but also overwhelmed with all the events since the accident – she will reach out to you also with her thanks. As there is a root fracture which will require ongoing treatment Kristy may also require ongoing assistance with small amounts for Siena. We took some photos to demonstrate the work we have done for Siena today, so your team can also see the difference they make in children’s lives. We thank you once again for your support, you have saved they day for this single Mum with 2 neurodiverse children!”

Dr Kylie Pearce
Specialist Paediatric Dentist
ABC Dentistry