Free Dental Clinics to Provide Care for Kids and Adults

Free Dental Work Brings Smiles To 50 Faces

ROCKLEDGE — People in Brevard County received free dental work Friday, thanks to the generosity of one dentist. Dr. Dennis Carmody and his staff saw 50 patients Friday.

It’s the latest event for Dentistry from the Heart, a nonprofit group that works to improve smiles across the country. On Thursday night, a small group of people were lined up outside the building, desperate to be seen, even though the office didn’t open until 8 a.m.

Several people who showed up for the free treatment said they are out of work and seriously need dental care.

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Dentists volunteer time to brighten poor children’s smiles

As part of the national Give Kids A Smile initiative, Hillsborough County dentists, dental hygienists and others volunteered their time to treat nearly 50 children at the government-funded health center.

The day’s goal? For every kid to get some form of treatment. Children age 2 to 17 received an estimated $45,000 in free cleanings, fillings and other dental services along with a new toothbrush and toothpaste.

To receive care, families had to meet federal poverty guidelines. For a family of four in 2010, that means an annual income of $44,100 or less.

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Woman can smile again after help from friends

A team effort involving Jud Crane, director of purchasing, Clark Meyer, child nutrition director, and Joey Harrell, assistant superintendent for administrative services, led to Gillis receiving about $4,000 in free dental work by Dr. Brett Watson of Watson Family Dentistry in Pace.

“Mary had a lot of decay,” Watson said. “She was in a lot of pain and had infection and abscesses.” Gillis had 10-15 teeth pulled and several surgeries. She received a full upper denture and a partial lower.

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Dentists, staff provide free dental care to kids

Local dentists, hygienists and assistants have helped to make the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis’ free dental clinic a wonderful place for children without dental insurance to seek treatment.

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Free dental clinic returning to Roanoke Civic Center

It was canceled last year, but this year, the Roanoke Valley Mission of Mercy project is back. On March 26th and 27th, adults looking for dental care can head out to the Roanoke Civic Center.

On News 7 Saturday Morning, Susan Bahorich talked with Pat Young and Dr. David Black about the free clinic. The Roanoke Valley Mission of Mercy’s free dental clinic will be held March 26th and 27th at the Roanoke Civic Center from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

You have to be 18 or older to be eligible and the services will be offered on a first come, first-serve basis. There also will be free medical screenings for diabetes and blood pressure.

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Free dental hygiene clinic needs volunteers to get teeth cleaned

Those who participate in the program say it’s not only a great way to fulfill their requirements and learn the necessary skills to be a dental hygienist, it’s also important help to the community.

“We provide a valuable free dental service through dental cleaning and x-rays. These are things that people, especially people without dental insurance tend to avoid because of the expense,” said Kim Laurion, dental hygiene clinical instructor.

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Free Dental Care To Mission Of Mercy

Mission of Mercy is a national program that has provided nearly $50 million dollars of free dental services to more than 100,000 patients since 2000. It’s operated in Connecticut by the Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach in collaboration with the Connecticut State Dental Association. According to Dr. Michael Perl, co-chairman of Connecticut Mission of Mercy, Connecticut has an estimated one million citizens without dental insurance.

Now in its third year, the Connecticut efforts have helped close to 3000 patients receiving nearly $1.4 million dollars of treatment. Services include cleanings, fluoride treatments, digital X-rays, fillings, extractions, root canals and interim partial dentures.

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Free medical camp held in Medziphema

A free medical and dental camp was organized at government high school in Medziphema town on Saturday with the voluntary participation of the private and governmental medical fraternity.

Free medicines were distributed with the kind assistance of Nagaland Medical Dealers Association. Chief medical officer and deputy CMO, Dimapur also assisted the malarial team from Dimapur, immunization and tuberculosis team from CHC, Medziphema, and medical superintendent with his dental Team.

More than 400 villagers from villages surrounding Medziphema town were benefited from the free medical camp besides the town dwellers.

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