Owens’ Dental Hygiene program, in collaboration with the Toledo Dental Society, will be offering a day of
free dental services for children ages six months to 18 years with limited or no access to care.
The event will take place Feb. 6, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the college’s Dental Hygiene
Clinic located on the second floor of the Health Technologies Hall on the Toledo-area campus.
Give Kids A Smile Day is a national initiative by the American Dental Association, dedicated to focusing
attention on the epidemic of untreated oral disease among disadvantaged children.
Held each February in conjunction with National Children’s Dental Health Month, Give Kids A Smile Day
provides free oral health education, screening and treatment services to children from low-income
families across the country.
“This is an opportunity for Owens Community College’s Dental Hygiene students to raise awareness of the
importance of preventive dental care,” said Beth Tronolone, Owens chair of dental hygiene. “We are
honored to take part in this great community service event and provide that care to those who may not
receive it otherwise.”
Owens Dental Hygiene second-year students, faculty and alumni, and area dentists will be conducting
dental services, which will include dental education and screening, X-rays, oral prophylaxis
(cleanings), limited restorations and dental sealants.
In addition, first-year students from the health program will provide educational presentations for
parents and children.
Owens’ program also offers dental services to area residents through its Dental Hygiene Clinic.
The 20-chair clinic is staffed by dental hygiene students and supervised by licensed dental professionals
at Owens, and appointments are available during the Fall and Spring semesters for a $30 fee.
Individuals interested in receiving free dental service are encouraged to contact the college’s Dental
Hygiene Clinic at (567) 661-7294 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7294. Appointment reservations must be made
prior to the event.