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Goodwin College is proud to offer free dental services for children on March 25, 2015<\/strong>, as part of the American Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile<\/em> program.<\/p>\n

The Dental Hygiene program<\/a> at Goodwin College is sponsoring the event, which will offer dental cleanings, fluoride, dental exams, and radiographs (x-rays) and dental referrals if needed to children ages one to 18, all at no cost to their parents. There are approximately 50 appointments available, and those interested should contact the clinic at 860-218-1800<\/strong> to guarantee their child a space.<\/p>\n

“Good oral health practices are more critical than many people realize, particularly for children and young adults,” Goodwin’s Program Director for Dental Hygiene Carmen Hufcut said.<\/p>\n

Patients will receive toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss donated by Colgate following their appointment. All time, equipment, and other materials are donated by Goodwin. Appointments will take roughly 45 minutes.<\/p>\n

Goodwin’s dental hygiene program<\/a> is accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation, and offers its dental hygiene students a professional environment for learning, overseen by faculty who are registered dental hygienists.<\/p>\n

The American Dental Association launched the Give Kids A Smile<\/em> program nationally in 2003 as a way for dental professionals across the country to join with others in their community to provide dental services to underserved children. The program initially began as a one-day event, but has since grown to local and national events year-round. Each year, approximately 350,000 children benefit from more than 1,500 events, all because of the efforts of 40,000 or more annual volunteers.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact the Goodwin Dental Hygiene Clinic at 860-218-1800 or chufcut@goodwin.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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