Gold for Kids: Why Your Crown Could Mean the World to Someone Else

Some of the most powerful acts of kindness are the quietest.

Every day in dental practices across the country, crowns and bridges are removed and without a second thought end up in the bin. What many people don’t realise is that these small pieces often contain precious metals like gold, platinum, and palladium. And those metals are worth more than their weight they’re worth hope for children.

Gold for Kids is our way of turning dental waste into something powerful, support for children who need it most.

A Simple Act with a Lasting Legacy

It might just look like a dirty old crown to you. But when we collect it, refine it, and convert it into money, it becomes something so much more.

It becomes:

• A warm meal for a child who’s gone hungry too many times.

• A school uniform so they can walk through the gates with confidence.

• Medication that could save a life.

It’s not just metal. It’s opportunity. It’s dignity. It’s love.

For Patients: Your Smile Can Give Another Child a Reason to Smile

If your dentist is removing a crown or bridge, ask them about donating it to Gold for Kids.

There’s no cost to you. Just a simple, meaningful gesture that can help a child somewhere feel seen, supported, and safe. It’s a small act that says: "You matter."

Most people are shocked when they hear that old crowns often go in the bin. Let’s change that together.

For Dental Teams: Don’t Let Old Crowns Go to Waste

As clinicians, we see hundreds of patients each month and that means dozens of crowns, bridges and restorations containing precious metals being removed.

Let’s not lose that value. Let’s redirect it.

Here’s how to set up for success:

• We will send you a dedicated collection pot to place in the decon area.

• Educate your team this is about more than compliance it’s about compassion.

• Involve your patients as they’ll appreciate the chance to give back.

• Celebrate your impact even one crown can make a difference.

Where Do the Donations Go?

Every penny raised goes directly to children’s charities organisations doing the hard, beautiful work of giving young people a chance at a better life.

Your crown might go towards:

• A warm breakfast

• A safe home for a child in care

• Books and school supplies that spark curiosity and confidence

Let’s Collect as Many Crowns as We Can

This isn’t just a campaign. It’s a community effort. Every patient, every nurse, every dentist has a role to play.

💛 Please don’t throw old crowns in the bin.
💛 Let’s honour the value by passing it on.
💛 Let’s give children a future that shines.

Ready to help?

Clinicians set up your collection point and spread the word with your team.

Patients –talk to your dentist about donating your crown to Gold for Kids.

Because when we come together, even something small can become something truly extraordinary.

Contact us on https://goldforkids.org/contact