Free Dental Services for Kids and Adults
October 23rd, 2009
Free Dental Clinic for Uninsured Elmira Students
ELMIRA — Local school kids in need of dental exams, but whose parents don’t have insurance will have to chance to be examined for free.
GST BOCES and local dentists are partnering to provide a free dental clinic on October 22nd, from 6 to 8pm. BOCES dental assisting students will help volunteer dentists in in giving the exams.
The free clinic is for students in 2nd, 4th, 7th and 10th grades, and children in Pre-K or new to the district.
More: http://www.weny.com
Belize Mission Free Dental Services Project is back
For the past 18 years, the Belize Mission Project has been brightening smiles across the country of Belize. 2009 was no different as the group of dental professionals arrived to assist with the protection of residents’ teeth. Stationed at the San Pedro Lions Den, the group of dentists has been working from Monday fixing the many dental problems. The group has been working from 8:00 a.m. and has seen hundreds of patients facing various dental issues.
Dr. Frank Whipps of the Belize Mission Project stated, “The dentists continue to come and lend their helping hand.” All expenses for the FREE dental clinic are incurred by the dentists themselves and this includes bringing their equipment down to Belize.
More: http://www.sanpedrosun.net
Dental Fiesta benefits children
“We had a great response from people and had to add tables,” said Erica Watson, the foundation’s executive director. “This is our only fundraiser each year and the money we raise goes right back to helping children in the community with free dental services.”
Watson said each year the foundation provides services and programs to nearly 5,000 SCV children.
Since the foundation began, more than 8,000 children have benefited from free dental screenings, 378 children have received emergency dental treatment and 48,500 children have received oral-hygiene education. The free Children’s Mobile Dental Clinic has provided dental care to more than 1,500 children.
More: http://www.the-signal.com
Dental Group Offers Free Services Thursday
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Going to the dentist or doctor is almost a financial impossibility for people without health insurance or high deductibles.
Seven Columbus dentists are offering free dental care Thursday as part of the 4th annual Doctors With A Heart Day. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., dentists at Northstone Dental Group, 1730 Schrock Rd., will offer free dental services on a first-come, first-serve basis.
More: http://www2.nbc4i.com
Free Children’s Dental Clinic Coming Up At CSI
A free dental clinic to provide dental sealants and fluoride treatments for elementary school children is coming up in about three weeks.
Plastic sealants are a simple and effective way to prevent tooth decay in molar teeth. The sealants are painted on children’s teeth to cover up the pits and fissures on the chewing surfaces of the teeth. Without this treatment, 75 percent of lower first permanent molars decay by age 13.
The free dental clinic will be held for children in second through sixth grades, on Saturday, November 14th from 9 am to 1 pm.
More: http://www.kmvt.com
Free dental services for kids
PHOENIX - The Arizona Dental Association and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix are teaming up for the 8th annual Give Kids a Smile Day providing free dental services to youths today.
Every year, approximately 500 Arizona dentists volunteer to treat 850 children ages 8-12 and provide 4,500 free restorations consisting of fillings, extractions and crowns.
More: http://www.azcentral.com
Free toothbrush scheme expanded
A scheme that sees young children in some of the poorest parts of Wales given free toothpaste and brushes along with dental tips is being expanded.
Dental health support workers oversee a supervised tooth-brushing programme in schools and provide toothbrushes and toothpaste to school children along with oral health advice.
Part of this service is delivered via mobile dental health units that provide specialist preventive care and treatment to schools.
More: http://news.bbc.co.uk
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