The Classic Smile offers to provide free, desperately-needed dental services to local qualifying underserved families who are experiencing homelessness. In conjunction with the Doctors With A Heart Program, the largest doctor charity in the world. Dr. Richard Short and his staff are volunteering their time and facilities to help families in the community receive care
WHO:
Dr. Richard Short and The Classic Smile Staff
Shelter Inc, Medford Family Life Education Center
An estimated eight underserved families from the community
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WHAT
: Complimentary Dental Care
WHEN
: Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 from 1-5PM
WHERE
: The Classic Smile
92 High Street, Suite 11-12, Medford, MA 02155
781-396-4131
WHY
: Nearly one in four children, aged two to 11 years old have untreated cavities in their baby teeth, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many children enrolled in Medicaid receive no dental services throughout the year. Dr Short and his staff know that for some families this is the only treatment their children will see and by providing events like these, it gives public service providers a way to give back to the community.
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The state of the economy reminds us just how important the Doctors with A Heart organization has become," said Nicole Rabideau, Event Director for The Classic Smile. Nearly 13 mothers and children with receive free dental services ranging from screenings to cleanings up to fillings and more…. But I worry about the thousands of children and families who don’t have the opportunity to come to the event- the ones who continue to have trouble eating, sleeping and paying attention in class because thier teeth are in such bad shape. Our children deserve a better health care system that addresses their needs."
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