Free Dental Work Offered for Needy Uninsured

Free Dental Work Report — Dozens Take Advantage Of Free Dental Work Day In Fairmont. Health care program aims to cover uninsured children. Kohl’s To Present $45,803 To Children’s Hospital. Panabo gives 1st free dental work services to city hall employees. Discount Dental Work for Families Who Qualify.

Dozens Take Advantage Of Free Dental Work Day In Fairmont

Dr. Craig Hatfield held his first free dental day at his practice in Fairmont.

FAIRMONT — Free dental fillings, extractions, and x-ray exams may sound like it’s too good to be true, but on Labor Day at Dr. Craig Hatfield’s office, that’s exactly what was taking place.

Hatfield offered his first free dental day, to give back to people in the community who can’t afford to pay a high priced medical bill.

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Health and Dental care program aims to cover uninsured children

As millions of children return to school, health leaders today launched an unprecedented national campaign to enroll 5 million uninsured children nationwide — including 172,000 in Michigan — in free or low-cost health insurance programs.

The association’s campaign hopes to increase enrollment in children’s insurance programs by targeting families whose children receive free and reduced-cost school lunch programs. Eligibility requirements for the lunch program are similar to those for the two insurance programs, said Phillip Berquist, program manager for the association.

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Kohl’s To Present $45,803 To Children’s Hospital

The public is invited to attend a celebration honoring Kohl’s for their donation to Children’s Hospital at Erlanger on Sept. 14 beginning at 3 p.m. in the Kohl’s parking lot on Gunbarrel Road.

Representatives from Kohl’s and Children’s Hospital will be present to announce the donation of $45,803 supporting the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile and Kohl’s Healthy Smiles Program. The Dental Care Mobile will be on site from 3-6 p.m. providing free tours and dental education along with complimentary Kohl’s goodie bags featuring a toothbrush, toothpaste, a brushing chart and dental stickers.

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Panabo gives 1st free dental work services to city hall employees

Panabo City (4 September) — The Local Government of Panabo headed by Mayor Jose Silvosa, Sr. has given dental services to City Hall employees. About 50 and some walk-in Panaboans benefited the free dental extraction held at the function hall of the New City Hall on August 20 and 27, 2010.

Guerero added that they had already covered all 40 barangays and still continuing their campaign for proper tooth brushing especially to the pre-schoolers and pregnants by giving them lectures and providing them free toothbrushes and toothpastes. The dental team encourages the parents to teach and practice proper oral hygiene.

They were also given free toothbrushes and toothpastes. They are encouraging parents to teach their children and be a model to prevent the cases of tooth decay.

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Discount Dental Work for Families Who Qualify

To be eligible for the Fulton County program, residents must not have dental insurance and must meet income guidelines. Lewis said the guidelines are similar to those for free or reduced lunch at school. “And the program includes more than just cleaning and filling. We provide x-rays, cleaning, crowns, examinations,” she said.

The children’s program is for kids age one through high school age. Fulton county offers other reduced fee services for adults. The fees for adults or for kids who don’t qualify for nearly-free dental care are set on a sliding scale.

More information about county sponsored dental programs can be found at fultoncountygeorgia.gov.

Fundraiser for Mission of Mercy free dental clinic Saturday night at Allegany Arts Council

UMBERLAND — The Western Maryland Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic, along with County United Way and the Allegany County Oral Health and Prevention Consortium, will hold a kick-off event and silent auction fundraiser Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Allegany Arts Council’s Saville Gallery, 9 N. Centre St.

The purpose of the event is to promote the Western Maryland Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic that will take place on Oct. 29 and 30 at the Allegany County Fairgrounds, to foster awareness of the oral health crisis in our area, and to garner public support for a sustainable long-term solution to provide access to oral health care for low-income and underserved adults.

Officials hope to serve 1,200 adults at the free dental clinic.

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