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The West Georgia Technical College Dental Hygiene program is teaming up with the Georgia Dental Association to hold a free dental clinic for local qualifying children from underserved families on February 3. West Georgia Technical College is hosting this event for the first time.
“These opportunities help our students to not only be successful in the classroom, but also in life,” said West Georgia Technical College President Dr. Skip Sullivan. “West Georgia Technical College fully supports community involvement and we are proud of their efforts.”
The clinic is a part of the national yearly event, Give Kids a Smile, which was started by the American Dental Association. Dental professionals and community volunteers will work together to provide children with basic dental care as well as working to educate them on the importance of good oral health habits.
The clinic will provide exams, cleanings and sealants to under privileged elementary school children and also to provide information on maintaining proper oral health. Local dental hygienists along with first and second year dental hygiene students will be volunteering at the clinic.
“We try to expose our students to different enrichment experiences,” said Dental Hygiene Program Director Cherie Rainwater. “This is a really rewarding experience and we’re also serving the public.”
The Georgia Give Kids a Smile Free Dental Clinic will be held on February 3 at the Douglas Campus on 4600 Timber Ridge Drive from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The clinic is by appointment only and appointment times are limited. Signed parental permission is required and may be obtained on-site the day of the event. To make an appointment, please call 404-447-8556.