Bluegrass Community & Technical College: BCTC Give Kids A Smile Day Offers Free Dental Care For Children

Press release from Bluegrass Community & Technical College:

Mar 4, 2021

LEXINGTON, KY

Children 12 and under are eligible to receive free dental cleanings, kindergarten screenings, dental supplies, x-rays, exams and fluoride
treatments. Participants will also enjoy fun socially distanced activities like a
photo booth, balloons and visits with the Tooth Fairy. 

"This event is spearheaded by the Student American Dental Hygienists' Association,"
said Mary Jones, BCTC professor of dental hygiene. "We are so proud of our students'
efforts to make this a fun experience for children and a very valuable opportunity
for parents." 

BCTC's Cooper Campus is located at 470 Cooper Drive, Lexington. Those with appointments
will receive a free parking pass. To schedule an appointment, call 859.246.6857. Appointments
fill quickly, so call today to reserve your spot. 

The Dental Hygiene program at BCTC has been treating children in the community for
over 40 years. To learn more about studying dental hygiene at BCTC, contact maryw.jones@kctcs.edu or visit the BCTC dental hygiene program page.

This press release was produced by Bluegrass Community & Technical College. The views expressed here are the author’s own.