February is Dental Health Month

 February is Dental Health Month

Dr Sam Romano, a local Madison dentist and his team of volunteers donated their skills and services on Feb 7, 2014 as part of the “Give Kids A Smile” program.  This is Romano’s 4th year in a row providing free dentistry to underserved children.

 “Give Kids A Smile” has become the world's largest oral health charitable program and an ADA access-to-care endeavor designed to encourage parents, health professionals and policymakers to address the year-round need for oral health care for all children. Each year, thousands of the nation's dentists, dental team members and many volunteers from the community provide free oral health care services to children from low-income families across the country.

 This year Dr. Sam and his team of volunteers provided cleanings, sealants, fluoride, diagnostic-x-rays, extractions and restorations.

 Those children waiting their turn were entertained by Simon Mandal a local magician, who also donated his time and talents to this wonderful charity.

 “The kids were great”, says Dr Sam. “I’m really proud and honored to work with such a great group of people that would volunteer their time for this worthy cause.” We saw families from Madison and the surrounding towns.  Many were repeat families from previous years. 

 Each child received a goody bag complete with toothbrush, tooth paste and a variety of toys and educational information about how important oral hygiene is.