Health
Midwestern University Dental Institute to Provide Free Services for Kids and Veterans
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he Midwestern University Dental Institute, located at 5855 W. Utopia Road in Glendale, will host two events in April that will provide free dental care and consultations to Valley children and military veterans who are unable to afford care. Treatments for both events are by appointment only, and community members are encouraged to make appointments as soon as possible to ensure treatment. On Friday, April 1 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., the Dental Institute will host the Veterans’ Dental Day. Faculty and students from the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Arizona will provide free screenings and treatments including dental examinations, routine cleanings, sealants, fillings, extractions, consultations about dental implants or dentures, and additional recommendations to military veterans. Proof of military service (DD214, Arizona military veteran driver license, and/or discharge documentation) is required for treatment. Give Kids a Smile will take place on April 23 from
FREE Dental Day for Veterans
8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Dental Institute. Children ages 6 to 14 will have the opportunity to receive free screenings and treatments including cleanings, sealants, fillings, or extractions. Families will also receive important information on proper oral health maintenance and disease prevention. The Midwestern University Give Kids a Smile program is part of a nationwide initiative to provide underprivileged children with much-needed dental care. Appointments for the Veterans’ Dental Day and Give Kids a Smile may be arranged by calling 623-8067150 or visiting Midwestern University’s website at midwestern.edu/veteransdentalday and midwestern. edu/GKAS. Spanish-speaking faculty, staff, and students will be available. All participants must wear masks while on campus and complete a pre-event health questionnaire. Screenings and temperature checks will take place in the clinic during the appointment.
Friday, April 1, 2022 | 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Midwestern University dentists and students will provide free dental services for U.S. military veterans who are unable to afford care. Services may include exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, crowns, extractions, or implant consultations. Please bring a copy of your Arizona driver license with veteran designation, DD214, or other discharge document.
For details and to register, visit www.midwestern.edu/veteransdentalday or call 623-806-7150. PLEASE NOTE: All participants must wear masks while on campus and complete a pre-event health questionnaire. Depending on possible changes in COVID-19 protocols, this event could change.
5855 West Utopia Road Glendale, AZ 85308
(59th Avenue and Loop 101) 623-537-6000 | www.mwuclinics.com myhyperlocalnews.com
NORTH PHOENIX NEWS • March 2022 • 13
