Local children will have the opportunity to receive free dental services from dentist Jennifer Newsome, and her dental team at Dental Care of Concordville as part of Kids Free Dentistry Day.
Nearly one in four children between the ages of 2 to 11 years has untreated cavities in primary teeth, according to the CDC. Unfortunately, children are not visiting a dentist near often enough to treat decay in its early stages.
“It’s unfortunate that so many children have enough decay in their primary teeth that the only solution is multiple crowns or pulling teeth that can no longer be saved,” Newsome said in a press release. “We look at Kid’s Free Dentistry Day as a way to provide important preventative care to children in our community, as well as educate them on the importance of having a good oral hygiene regimen.”
During Kids Free Dentistry Day, a choice of one free cleaning, exam or fluoride treatment will be provided to children, ages 14 and under, on Saturday, Jan.28, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 1751 Wilmington Pike, Suite F-2 in Glen Mills. Patients will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please call 484-800-8444 or visit www.FreeDentistryDay.org.
Only 45 percent of people 20 and younger see a dentist at least once a year, according to a national survey conducted in 2004. However, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends all children visit the dentist every six months for routine and preventative care.
“It’s so gratifying to see the impact that events like Kids Free Dentistry Day can have on the life of a child,” said Dr. Newsome. “At the same time we’re changing these kids’ lives, they’re changing ours.”
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
