Free children’s dental health services day set
The Clark College Dental Hygiene Program will hold a free children’s dental clinic Saturday, Feb. 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place in the Firstenburg Dental Hygiene Education and Care Center in the Health Sciences Building on Clark’s main campus.
Dental hygiene students will provide care, under the direct supervision of licensed dental hygienist and dentists. Services will include cleanings, sealants, X-rays, doctor’s exams, fluoride and select emergency treatments for children ages 18 and younger.
Appointments can be scheduled by calling 992-2158.
This is the 11th year that Clark’s dental hygiene program has offered a free children’s dental health day. In addition to this event, the college’s dental hygiene students provide low-cost dental hygiene care to the community as part of their clinic practice.
Clark College is located at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way.
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