Military Smiles: Abington Dentists Offer Special Service To Vets

Three Montgomery County dentists are going to bring a smile to the faces of Montgomery County veterans, who are without dental insurance and have limited financial resources, on November 18 when they provide free dental services to veterans.

The one-day “Give Vets a Smile” pilot program will provide a free, one-hour appointment that will include a check-up, cleaning, and basic dental procedure in dental offices in Abington, Jenkintown, and Lansdale.

The effort is being organized by Dr. Jay Freedman of Abington, who hopes the program patterned after “Give Kids a Smile” will continue to grow.

The Montgomery County participants are part of a statewide non-profit group, Donated Dental Services, which is hoping to expand the program to a recurring, twice-a-year event in Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and Lehigh Counties as well as Philadelphia.

The Montgomery County effort is being coordinated by the Montgomery County Veterans’ Affairs office.

Any interested veteran should call the Montgomery County Veterans’ office at 610-278-3285 to make an appointment and complete a health history form.

The Montgomery County Veterans’ Affairs Shuttle will provide transportation to and from the appointments for those who need it.