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Local Dentists Give Back on 'Give Kids a Smile' Day
Six dental practices in Cumming are participating in Friday's nationwide 'Give Kids a Smile' program that provides free dental care for underprivileged children.
UPDATE: Feb. 3 at 2:30 p.m. (names of the dentists who provided Friday's services)
This Friday six dental practices in Cumming, along with the and Forsyth County Schools (FCS), will participate in the annual 'Give Kids a Smile' event.
Each year on the first Friday in February, participating dentists through the American Dental Association (ADA) provide free oral health care services to children from low-income families across the county and the country. More than 9500 dentists nationwide will be involved with this year's program.
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"We have six local dental offices participating this year and expect to have close to 100 students," said Jennifer Caracciolo of FCS. "Children who ride the bus will be seen between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m."
'Give Kids a Smile' Day is celebrating its 10th anniversary and this year's local practices include:
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Dr. Scott Henderson
Dr. Robert Joiner
Dr. Deborah Porres
Dr. Clay Skognes
Dr. Charlie Poulter
Dr. Melissa Durand
Dr. Mike Palmer
Dr. Leslie Hehir
Dr. Sean O’Rourke
Dr. Stephanie O’Rourke
If you have any questions concerning the program e-mail Connie Trent.
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