VCU School of Dentistry To Take Part In Dental Outreach Project

By Martha Bushong
School of Dentistry

Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Dentistry will take part in Give Kids a Smile Day – a nationwide effort to focus attention on the epidemic of untreated oral disease among disadvantaged children.

The event will take place Friday, Feb. 1, from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the VCU Pediatric Dental Clinic, 521 N. 11^th St., in the WoodsBuilding of the School of Dentistry.

The clinic will be providing cleanings, sealants, restorative work, extractions and education. The number for further information on appointments is 828-9095.

February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and on Friday, more than 51,000 dental professionals will provide free dental services to more than 500,000 children from low-income families, at more than 2,000 sites nationwide. It is part of the American Dental Association's sixth annual Give Kids A Smile program, which offers educational materials, screenings and, where possible, free dental care such as cleaning, fluoride treatments, fillings and even more intensive care.