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Ms. O from Oakland, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Promote Student Smiles By Improving Dental Hygiene!

Help me give my students toothbrushes, floss, mouthwash, and toothpaste to improve their dental hygiene!

  • $506 goal

This project expired on September 26, 2025.

This project expired on September 26, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My hardworking and resilient students have all immigrated to the United States. They now live in one of the lowest socioeconomic neighborhoods in Oakland. Most do not have a lot of financial freedom when it comes to making purchases, whether they are essential or not. Our school has many students who reside in shelters, foster homes, or numerous sponsors’ homes. In addition, many students did not have access to regular dental care in their home countries and suffer from the long-term effects of not keeping up with dental hygiene.

Help provide students with dental hygiene tools so that they are confident when they smile!

All toothbrushes, floss, mouthwash, and toothpaste will be equitably distributed through our school's community closet (in which the highest-need students are identified to bring home items for their families in need).

Ms. O Castlemont High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Oakland, CA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

180 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crest Whitening Plus Scope, Complete Active Fresh + Whitening Toothpaste, 5.5oz, Toothpaste Sensitive Teeth, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $9.28 10 $92.80
REACH Waxed Dental Floss, Mint, Plaque Remover for Teeth, Shred Resistant, Floss Slides Smoothly, Easy to Use, Waxed, Deep Cleaning Teeth, Oral Care, PFAS Free, for Adults & Kids, 6 Pack, 55 yd • Amazon Business $9.72 5 $48.60
TheraBreath Fresh Breath Mouthwash, Icy Mint Flavor, Alcohol-Free, 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $15.11 2 $30.22
Colgate Max Fresh Whitening Toothpaste with Mini Strips, Clean Mint Toothpaste for Bad Breath, Helps Fight Cavities, Whitens Teeth, and Freshens Breath, 6.3 Ounce (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $8.65 3 $25.95
Amazon Basics Antiseptic Mouthwash, Mint, 33.80 Fl Oz, 1 Pack • Amazon Business $4.84 5 $24.20
Isshah Biodegradable Eco-Friendly Natural Bamboo Charcoal Toothbrushes, FSC Certified and PETA Approved - 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Amazon Basics Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash, Alcohol Free, Violet Mint, 1 Liter, 33.8 Fluid Ounces, 1-Pack (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $4.38 5 $21.90
Preserve Eco Friendly Adult Toothbrushes, Made in The USA from Recycled Plastic, Lightweight Package, Ultra Soft Bristles, Colors Vary, 6 Pack • Amazon Business $21.50 1 $21.50
Colgate Total Mouthwash, Alcohol Free Mouthwash, Peppermint, 33.8 Ounce, (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $16.47 1 $16.47
Colgate Total Mouthwash, Alcohol Free Mouthwash, Peppermint, 33.8 Ounce, (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $16.47 1 $16.47
Hello Clean Mint Mouthwash Concentrate for Bad Breath, Alcohol Free Travel Size Mouthwash Made with Coconut Oil and Tea Tree Oil, Helps Freshen Breath, 2 Pack, 3.25 fl Oz Pump Bottles • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Mouthology 10% Nano Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste (Fluoride Free), Whitening, Remineralizing, Natural, Sensitive Teeth, SLS Free, Xylitol Nano-Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste for Adults, Mint 4oz (USA Made) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Colgate Extra Clean Toothbrush, Soft Toothbrush for Adults Packaging May Vary, 6 Count • Amazon Business $4.96 1 $4.96
Amazon Basics Multi Action Antiseptic Rinse, Alcohol Free, Fresh Mint, 1 Liter, 33.8 Fluid Ounces, 1-Pack (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $4.85 1 $4.85

Materials cost

$360.86

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$33.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$429.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.76

Total project goal

$505.05

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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