The AAE is pleased to partner with its colleagues in organized dentistry, dental industry and the public in our Support the Troops program.
Military dentists work in special conditions, usually maintaining the oral health of soldiers on military bases, but they are frequently transferred and also get deployed. Because of their sacrifices, and the importance of safe and predictable care for the soldiers being treated, it’s essential that military dentists, active duty personnel, veterans and their families receive the appreciation and support they deserve.
To join us, simply choose an activity from the options described below.
Are you an endodontist currently serving in the Federal Dental Health Services? If so, you are eligible for special membership benefits—contact us at membership@aae.org for more information about how the AAE honors its military members!
Send a Care Package
The AAE worked with Operation Support Our Troops–America to send care packages to the troops during their deployment and after their return. During the recent Annual Session in Boston, April 18 -21, the AAE raised nearly $5,000 to aid in sending care packages with the following items to our U.S. military personnel.
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss
- Granola or nutrition bars
- Beef jerky
- Small bags of nuts/sunflower seeds
- Individually wrapped hot chocolate packets
- Starlight mints
- Small packs of individually wrapped cookies/Rice Krispie treats
- Shaving cream
- Chapstick
- Small bag of assorted hotel toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, etc.)
- Gently used current paperback books (no romance novels)
- Magazines/comics
- Crackers
- Bags of assorted cold drink mixes (Gatorade, Powerade, Crystal Light, etc.)
- Plastic drink bottles to mix, drink and store above drinks
- Bag of assorted breakfast items (oatmeal, cereal bars, pop tarts, etc.)
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- AA or AAA batteries
- Nasal saline spray
- DVDs, CDs or ITunes gift cards
- Canned fruit (20 oz. or less)
- Plastic jars of jelly (32 oz. or less)
- Plastic jars of peanut butter (28 oz. or less)
- Small bottles or rolls of antacids
- Canned nuts (20 oz. or less)
- Tuna (foil packs preferred)
- Small pads of paper, pens or mechanical pencils
- Small puzzle books (crosswords, Sudoku, word finds)
- Playing cards or dice
- Cans of pasta or soup
- Ramen noodles
- Seasonally—Handwarmers, sunscreen, bug spray,
neck coolers, mouse traps, flystrips/swatters
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Or, simply mail a tax-deductible donation of $25 to cover the cost of shipping one care package box to the organization at:
1807 S. Washington St., Suite 110, #359
Naperville, IL 60565
Make checks payable to Operation Support Our Troops–America.
Boston collection drive was presented with support from Henry Schein Dental/Henry Schein Cares.
Write a Letter
The troops greatly appreciate letters - from a child’s drawing to a senior’s heartwarming letter and everything in between. Military members like to hear what is going on in the United States and also appreciate the thanks that strangers offer them for their service. Please bring your letters to the Annual Session in Boston, or mail them year-round to:
Operation Support Our Troops–America
1807 S. Washington St., Suite 110, #359
Naperville, IL 60565
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