Free dental appointments for uninsured Augusta County residents

Published Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2022, 3:35 pm

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The Augusta Regional Dental Clinic will hold a cost-free dental clinic day for qualified uninsured citizens of Augusta County ages 18+ on Saturday, April 23.

Above 24 volunteers from regional dental tactics will fortify the clinic’s personnel. Collectively, they will give 100 dental appointments to clients that day.

Thanks to the generosity of a dozen sponsors, which include the Central Blue Ridge Community Basis, Parrott Orthodontics, and the Virginia Affiliation of Totally free and Charitable Clinics, appointments will be totally free of demand.

Standard dentistry providers (consultations, fillings, extractions and cleanings) will be accessible. New this calendar year, Dentalpalooza will go past the ARDC as several area dentists, including Dr. Herring DMD and Dr. Minutella at Blue Ridge Dental, have agreed to welcome uninsured clients for procedure at their exercise above the months of April and Could.

“We have received an outpouring of help from volunteers and sponsors close to this group occasion. This leaves us extremely humble and grateful,” reported Sophie Parson, ARDC govt director.

“Due to an overwhelming degree of need from clients, our waiting moments can be counted in months, and our potential to take new patients is really constrained. Thanks to our Dentalpalooza volunteers and sponsors, sufferers who were scheduled in the summer or slide of this year will be observed at the conclusion of the thirty day period and for free of charge. We have been also equipped to accept 25 new people so significantly. We could not be much more excited,” explained Misty Ladd, ARDC Office environment Supervisor. “The latest economic interval is hard for so lots of reduced-money members of our neighborhood. Getting ready to get alongside one another and give free dental treatment to so numerous 100 clients is so significant.”

Sufferers intrigued in this function can simply call (540)-221-6635 to routine an appointment (proof of profits and residency will be requested upon registration).