Ready Set Smile

12/19/2025

Come work with us! We have a blast providing dental care at schools around the Twin Cities! We are looking for a part-time Community Health Worker who speaks Karenni and a casual/on-call Licensed Dental Hygienist.

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12/19/2025

This year, more than 3,400 children received dental care through Ready, Set, Smile.

As we look ahead to 2026, we're excited to provide essential care to even more kids - and there's still time to make a year-end gift before December 31. Every contribution helps us start the new year strong.

💚Give today: givemn.org/story/RSS

Thank you for being part of the Ready, Set, Smile community and for helping us empower all children in our community to care for their oral health.

12/16/2025

We were delighted to be there when our founder, Dr. Adele Della Torre, received the Minnesota Department of Health Betty Hubbard Maternal Child Health Leadership Award last Friday!

https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/mch/mchatf/award.html

What a well-deserved honor! We are so proud of the work of Dr. Della Torre!

12/12/2025

Healthy habits start at home - and brushing can be fun! Try choosing a favorite two-minute song to play while brushing. It's a simple way to help kids remember to brush twice a day for two minutes.

In our oral health education sessions, we use songs, stories, and kid-friendly characters to spark joy and build healthy habits that last a lifetime. These moments of learning are made possible by our generous supporters.

If you'd like to help bring oral health education and school-based care to more children, you can support our work here: givemn.org/story/RSS

12/11/2025

Ready, Set, Smile is hiring a Dental Billing Lead!

We're looking for an experienced dental biller join our small and growing nonprofit. If you have a passion for serving others through behind the scenes work and an interest in numbers, data, and problem-solving, this could be a great fit.

Full job posting and application is available here: https://ready-set-smile-pa.careerplug.com/jobs/2998447/apps/new

Please share with your networks! 💚🦷

12/09/2025

We're thrilled to share that we've now raised $54,410 - 75% of our year-end goal! 💚

Thank you to everyone who has given so far. Your support brings our mission to life.

As we enter the final weeks of the year, we invite you to join us in reaching the finish line. We're almost there - help us reach 100% by December 31st!

💚 Give today at givemn.org/story/RSS

Together, we can reach our goal - and bring brighter smiles to even more children in 2026.

12/09/2025

Ready, Set, Smile is also hiring for a part-time CHW!
We are seeking a Karenni-speaking Community Health Worker to support our school-based oral health programming.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, supporting families, and making a difference in community health.

📍Location: Minneapolis headquarters + schools across the Twin Cities
🕒 Schedule: Part-time position
👉 Apply here: https://ready-set-smile-pa.careerplug.com/jobs/3196996/apps/new

Please share with your network - your referral could help us find our next great team member!

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Tuition assistance Job Summary The RSS Community Health Worker / Oral Health Assistant (CHW/OHA) plays a critical role in Ready, Set, Smile's school-...

12/09/2025

Ready, Set, Smile is hiring!
We're looking for a full-time Community Health Worker who is fluent in Karenni to join our school-based oral health team.

If you - or someone you know - loves supporting children and families, building relationships, and improving community health, we'd love to meet you!

📍Location: Based at our Minneapolis headquarters, working in schools across the Twin Cities
🕒Schedule: Full-time, permanent position
👉Apply here: https://ready-set-smile-pa.careerplug.com/jobs/3029451/apps/new

Help us spread the word and share with your networks!

Benefits: 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Tuition assistance Job Summary The RSS Community Health Worker / Oral Health Assistant (CHW/OHA) plays a critical role in Ready, Set, Smile's school-based o...

12/08/2025

New Horizon Academy! We will be at several locations this winter- sign up now to have your child receive a dental visit at New Horizons!

Plymouth - Jan 7
Laurel Village - Jan 15
Downtown East- Jan 20
York Ave - Jan 21
Penn Ave - Jan 29

Hennepin Ave- Feb 5
Marquette Ave- Feb 11

Please register 3 weeks before the clinic!
https://www.readysetsmile.org/patient-registrationconsent-forms

12/06/2025

Grateful for our dedicated volunteers who support our dental clinics by preparing materials and assembling our "burrito" kits - bundles that contain the tools needed to provide school-based oral health care, including fluoride. Their efforts directly expand access to dental care for children and strengthen community health outcomes.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment and partnership.
If you'd like to support this work, our year-end fundraising campaign is underway: givemn.org/story/RSS

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, visit readysetsmile.org/volunteers to learn more!

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday! 💚

At one of our recent school clinics, four-year-old twins arrived in pain. Their mother had been quoted $12,000 for treatment - an impossible cost.

Thanks to supporters like you, our team was able to treat nearly all of their cavities right at school using gentle, minimally invasive care. The twins left on the path to pain-relief.

This is the impact of your generosity. And today, you have another chance to give to support this work.

If you've already given this giving season, thank you - your support is already making a difference. If you haven't yet, we invite you to join us today for Giving Tuesday.

Give today: givemn/org/story/RSS 🦷

12/01/2025

Thank you to everyone who has already contributed this giving season. If you haven't had a chance to give yet, we invite you to join us on Giving Tuesday, December 2nd.

Your gift helps us deliver dental care directly in schools, teach lifelong oral health habits, and remove barriers for families who otherwise cannot access treatment.

💚 Give early or set a Giving Tuesday reminder:
givemn.org/story/RSS

Together, we can help more children stay healthy, confident, and ready to learn.