SMILE SPORTSBlog
Stories from camp
and tips for home
Short reads for parents and coaches on healthy smiles, young athletes and what happens at our camps.
We use sports to make oral health education fun for children.
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The Hidden Performance Drain
Healthy teeth mean more energy, better sleep and sharper focus on game day.
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The Sideline Sugar Trap: The Top 3 Best Drinks for Young Athletes
Water for an hour of play, coconut water for a long hot day, and a simple homemade mix for kids who won’t drink either.
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Toothpaste, Does Age Really Matter? Finding the Best Toothpaste for Your Young Athlete
Which toothpaste fits a child from eight to twelve, while baby teeth are still giving way to adult ones.
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Changing the Game: Highlights from the First Smile Sports Pop-Up Camp in the Philippines!
Sixty kids from Pampanga, three schools and eight local coaches on one court, November 2025.
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Packed, Ready, and Protected from the Elements
Packed, Ready, and Protected from the Elements The countdown has officially hit the final stretch. The Smile Sports headquarters is packed to the ceiling travel bags…
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Connecting on the Ground: Partnering with Local Hoops Leaders Ty and Milo
When managing a high-impact healthcare and sports deployment internationally from our primary headquarters in Chicago, success relies entirely on having trusted, expert leadership on the ground.…
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Smile Sports Secures Facility and School Partners for Inaugural Pilot
Smile Sports Secures Facility and School Partners for Inaugural Pilot The gears are officially in motion. Today, Smile Sports reached a major operational milestone by securing…
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Does My Child Need A Mouthguard
Title: Should Your Child Wear a Mouthguard on the Court? A Parent’s Guide When packing a gym bag, a mouthguard is often forgotten, leaving smiles vulnerable.…
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Max Brewer Named to the Allstate NABC Good Works Team
One of our first travel volunteers, Max Brewer was one of ten college players in the country named to the 2013 Allstate NABC Good Works Team.
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