Pediatric Dentistry@VCU Offers Free Dental Care on Give Kids a Smile Day

By Malorie Burkett and Carrie Atherton

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry’s Pediatric Dental Practice will offer free dental care services on Friday to children who do not have dental insurance or the means to pay for care as part of Give Kids a Smile Day.

The clinic will take place Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Wood Memorial Building, 521 N. 11th St., Suite 315.

Pediatric Dentistry@VCU is composed of 14 chairs, and dental health professionals will provide exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions and minor restorations for children up to 15 years old.

Give Kids a Smile Day, created by the American Dental Association, is an annual focus of National Children’s Dental Health Month and is observed every year on the first Friday of February.

The program was designed to provide education and preventative and restorative oral healthcare for children. This year, there are approximately 1,800 events scheduled across the nation with more than 45,000 experienced volunteers donating their time to help give kids a smile.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 828-9095. Space is limited.