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Regional dental clinic to offer two days of free care for uninsured adults

Crystal Graham
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The Augusta Regional Dental Clinic will hold a free clinic for insured adults living in Staunton, Waynesboro or Augusta County on March 7-8.

The Dentalplooza clinic days will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offer consultations, cleaning, fillings and surgical extractions at no charge.

“At the ARDC, we are committed to breaking down barriers to dental care,” said Sophie Parson, executive director. “Oral health is essential to overall well-being, and through this event, we aim to provide relief and support to those who may not otherwise have access to treatment.”

Parson believes this year’s event will be the biggest to date thanks to a large response from local dentists and hygienists. She expects the clinic to see up to 120 patients.

The ARDC welcomed 85 patients during Dentalplaooza last year and provided nearly $20,000 worth of dental services free of charge.

“Unfortunately with affordable dental care options being limited in our community, our patients eagerly wait for Dentalpalooza every year,” she said. “We are grateful to our sponsors and volunteers who increase our treatment capacity and allow us to offer additional services like oral surgery.”

Sponsors include the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, the Central Blue Ridge Community Foundation, Augusta Health, NIBCO, DuPont Community Credit Union, Westhills Realtors and Dr. and Mrs. Mansfield.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact (540) 221-6635.


 

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of Virginia Tonight, a nightly TV news show on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.