Faculty and students from the School of Dental Medicine will offer free dental care to Western New York veterans from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 6 at the UB Dental Clinic in Squire Hall on the South Campus.

During the 11th annual Dentistry Smiles on Veterans Program, U.S. veterans from all branches of the military will receive comprehensive oral health care services, including dental screenings, cleanings, restorations, repairs and extractions at no cost.

“The goal of this event is to provide free services to our veterans who may not have access to oral health care,” says Marcelo Araujo, dean of the dental school. “Veterans do not receive dental benefits through the Veterans Administration. This program helps to bridge that gap, and it serves as a meaningful opportunity for students to learn the importance of giving back to the community.”

Since 2014, UB’s program has helped numerous veterans by providing more than $700,000 worth of dental work and treating more than 2,000 people.