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Patients check in with Give Kids A Smile Day volunteers in the lobby of Squire Hall, home of the School of Dental Medicine.
The friendly atmosphere at Give Kids A Smile Day helps alleviate any fear of the dentist.
Volunteer staff members provided oral exams, cleanings and fluoride treatments — and X-rays, fillings and extractions, if needed.
Give Kids A Smile Day staff (from left): Julia Marrandino; Rebecca Loring; Emilia Scutari; Stephen Abel, associate dean for student, community and professional initiatives in the School of Dental Medicine; Theodora Tsatsos; state Sen. Tim Kennedy; Christian Westermeier; Paula Fisher; and Joseph Zambon, dean of the dental school.
Sidney Finster (left) helps Hannah Bartz create some "slime" at one of the fun activity tables during the event.
Give Kids A Smile Day has expanded its services beyond oral health care to include eye exams and screenings for hearing loss. Finn Everhardt raises his hand during his hearing assessment as (from left) Fina Young, Emily Kam and Brie Tross administer the test.
Shruti Singh (left) and her son, Jay Kumar, smile after he completes the vision screening administered by Rochelle Pinkowski.
Robert Brown juggles for young patients' amusement.
Smiles all around.
A successful dental exam!
More than 200 children received free health screenings, as well as dental treatment, at the 18th annual Give Kids A Smile Day on Feb. 9. Photos: Douglas Levere
Published February 11, 2019 This content is archived.