Knox County Dentist Join Forces to Spread Smiles on Valentine’s Day
Dentists in Knox County joined forces to bring smiles to local people in time for Valentine’s Day.
Several dental offices came together to support the Dentists with a Heart event, building on the success of last year’s free dental day. This year, the free clinics took place on February 3rd and hundreds of people benefited from local dentists giving up their time and expertise.
More than 17 dentists and 45 dental assistants and hygienists volunteered their time to provide a range of dental treatments and in total, more than $46,000 worth of dental services were donated during the day.
Offices participating in the event witnessed an increase in the number of patients seeking free dental treatment. Dentists say that the recession and increased cost of living has hit families hard and free clinics are fast becoming the only means of some people getting the treatment they need.
The free clinics were designed to help residents involved in the Knox County Dental Program. The program is run by Knox County Health Clinic, a non-profit organisation, which provides reduced rate dental and medical care.
Dentists who participated in the event included Dr Amy Campbell, Dr Edward Zanka, Dr David Pier, Dr Jeffrey Jordan, Dr Scott Kingsley, Dr Robert Day, Dr Jonathan Goss, Dr Michael Hersom, Dr Jenny Fultz, Dr Katherine Bunin-Stevenson, Dr Gregory Sarka, Dr Brian Brunacini, Dr Randy Thivierge, Dr Arthur Medina, Dr Lawrence Singer, Dr Deborah Endl and Dr David Theriault.
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