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. 7 from 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" 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"
provides free oral health education, screening and treatment services to children from low-income
families across the country.
"Owens Community College’s Dental Hygiene program is honored to take part in this great community
service event for the eighth year," said Beth Tronolone, Owens chair of dental hygiene. "This
is our opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of preventive dental care 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 should contact the Dental Hygiene Clinic at (567)
661-7294 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7294. Appointment reservations are required.