Glastonbury: Goodwin College Is Offering Free Dental Care for Children

The Dental Hygiene program at Goodwin College is offering free dental services for children on March 25 as part of the American Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile program.

The event will offer dental cleanings, fluoride, dental exams, and radiographs (x-rays) and dental referrals if needed to children ages one to 18, at no cost to their parents. There are approximately 50 appointments available, and those interested should contact the clinic at 860-218-1800 to guarantee their child a space.

“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 in a statement.

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 about 45 minutes.

Goodwin’s dental hygiene program 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.

The American Dental Association launched the Give Kids A Smile program nationally in 2003 as a way for dentists across the country to join with others in their community to provide dental services to under served children. 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, according to the Give Kids A Smile website.

For more information, contact the Goodwin Dental Hygiene Clinic at 860-218-1800, or at chufcut@goodwin.edu.

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