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PDS Health Raises Over $1.9 Million to Support Clean Water Initiatives

In a remarkable effort to enhance global health, PDS Health®, a prominent provider of integrated healthcare support services, successfully raised more than $1.9 million through its 2025 campaign for charity: water. This initiative represents the organization’s most successful fundraising effort to date. By leveraging its consumer brand, Smile Generation®, PDS Health galvanized its extensive network of dental and medical practices along with their patients, uniting them to support access to clean water for underserved communities.

The funds raised will be pivotal in establishing long-term, community-owned water systems in Ethiopia, ultimately benefiting over 48,000 people. This campaign aligns perfectly with PDS Health's broader mission of advancing holistic health and improving lives through better access to essential resources.

The Mouth-Body Connection

Smile Generation plays a vital role in educating patients about the Mouth-Body Connection®, which emphasizes the significant relationship between oral health and overall well-being. By utilizing this campaign, the practices associated with Smile Generation also highlighted the crucial importance of clean water in maintaining health, focusing on how it particularly benefits young women and girls who often bear the burden of water collection for their families.

Stephen E. Thorne IV, Founder and CEO of PDS Health, stated, "Access to clean water is essential to health. This campaign reflects our broader mission to improve lives through better access to basic needs. Much like PDS Health's mission to improve the overall health of our patients through better access to quality care, charity: water is similarly committed to making a positive impact on the health of people it serves. We're proud to continue this partnership that will improve the long-term health of thousands of people around the globe."

The global water crisis remains a pressing issue, with millions lacking basic access to clean, safe drinking water. In many rural communities, women and girls traverse great distances daily to collect water for their families, which severely restricts their educational and economic opportunities. Since its inception in 2006, charity: water has funded various water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs across rural communities, positively impacting over 20.2 million people in 29 countries in Africa, Asia, Central, and South America.

A Longstanding Partnership

PDS Health has established a partnership with charity: water since 2009, with the organization having raised more than $12.3 million over 16 years. This funding has facilitated over 500 water projects across six countries, positively affecting an estimated 345,000 people by providing them access to clean water.

Scott Harrison, CEO of charity: water, expressed appreciation for the steadfast commitment exhibited by Smile Generation and PDS Health over the years: "This year's campaign was the single-most successful peer-to-peer fundraiser by a brand partner in the history of charity: water - raising nearly $2 million to bring clean water to an estimated 48,905 people!"

Visit for More Information

To discover more about how PDS Health and Smile Generation are contributing to healthier and happier communities, interested readers can visit smilegeneration.com/community-service.

About PDS Health

PDS Health® continues the legacy initiated by Pacific Dental Services® in 1994, aspiring to transform healthcare through the fusion of dental and medical services. Their approach underscores the significant link between oral health and overall health, striving to create healthier, happier patients and establishing new benchmarks in the healthcare sector. The organization delivers a vast range of integrated healthcare support services to dental, dental specialties, and medical providers, enhancing care delivery and operational efficiency for practitioners across the U.S. For more details about PDS Health’s vision and initiatives, please visit pdshealth.com.

About Smile Generation

Smile Generation® connects patients to trusted dentists, ensuring they receive exceptional patient experiences and advanced clinical care. It not only aids in providing financial options for patients but also focuses on education regarding the crucial link between oral health and overall wellness. The network covers over 1,000 dental offices across 24 states, and the dedicated offices are supported by PDS Health®. For further information, visit smilegeneration.com.

About charity: water

charity: water is a non-profit organization committed to providing clean and safe drinking water to global communities. With a unique storytelling approach and a radically transparent model where 100% of donations fund clean water initiatives, the organization has mobilized support from over 150 countries to tackle the water crisis. They exclusively collaborate with experienced local partners to construct sustainable, community-driven water projects, utilizing innovative technology to ensure success. Since 2006, charity: water has completed over 186,000 water projects in 29 countries, helping more than 20.2 million people gain access to clean water, hygiene, and improved sanitation. For more information, visit charitywater.org.

The Mouth-Body Connection® and Smile Generation® are registered trademarks of PDS Health.