ACHD and Alamance-Caswell Dental Society Partner to Give Kids a Smile

By: Eric Nickens

Appointment scheduling begins January 19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
January 11, 2010  

 

ACHD and Alamance-Caswell Dental Society Partner to Give Kids a Smile!
Appointment scheduling begins January 19

BURLINGTON - As a part of National Children’s Dental Access Day, the Alamance County Health Department (ACHD) and the Alamance-Caswell Dental Society are proud to Give Kids a Smile.

 

The event, now in its fifth year locally, will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at the Alamance County Children’s Dental Center, from 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.  The Children’s Dental Center is located at 1914 McKinney Street, near the corner of North Graham-Hopedale Road and McKinney Street in Burlington.  Aside from a day of fun activities and dental care for children, participating dentists preformed a total of over $35,000 in free dental services.

 

Appointment scheduling for free limited dental exams, cleaning, fluoride, and sealants will begin on Tuesday, January 19, and end on Thursday, January 21.  Anyone residing in the counties of Alamance or Caswell, interested in scheduling an appointment for their child(ren), should call the Give Kids a Smile appointment line at (336) 221-1267 between 10:00 AM and noon or 3:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M.  Please note that appointments are limited to the first 100 children.

 

Children should meet the following criteria:

• In Grade K - 8
• Have a financial need
• Have NO Dental Insurance
• Are not enrolled in the N.C. Medicaid or N.C. Health Choice programs
• Reside in Alamance or Caswell County

For more information or for further details, please call the Alamance County Children’s Dental Center at (336) 570-6415.

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