Maryland Dentists Take Part in Sharing Smiles Day to Deliver Free Dental Care to Local Families in Need
02 Mayo 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Two Maryland practices and Benevis dental homes
across the U.S. will open their doors to uninsured or underinsured
children and their families to provide oral health treatment at no
cost on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Pine Dentistry and Porter Dental & Braces are proud to
announce it will join parent company, Benevis, a leading dental
healthcare and orthodontics delivery organization committed to
providing quality care to underserved communities, for its ninth
annual Sharing Smiles Day on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 9 AM to 12
PM. For the volunteer event, the two practices will offer free
dental care such as dental exams, limited emergency care,
extractions, and restorative care, with cleanings offered on a
limited basis, to uninsured or underinsured children and their
families in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. area.
Families are encouraged to register in advance at
www.SharingSmilesDay.com, for care in the following
communities:
- Baltimore, MD, (Eastpoint) Porter Dental: 9:00 AM – 12:00
PM
- District Heights, MD, (Marlboro Pike) Pine Dentistry: 9:00 AM –
12:00 PM
In the U.S., tooth decay affects children more than any other
chronic, infectious disease, and rates of untreated tooth decay are
twice as high for children from low- or limited-income families
compared with children from middle- or high-income families.
Sharing Smiles Day allows Benevis dental homes and their care teams
to connect with neighbors and educate them on the importance of
daily brushing, flossing, and good nutrition for a happy, healthy
smile. Over the past eight years, Benevis has provided dental
relief to more than 3,000 patients across 13 U.S. states, thanks to
the dedication of over 300 volunteers.
“Benevis dental homes are well-known for delivering high-quality
dental care to disadvantaged children and families in 120
communities across 13 states and Washington, D.C.,” said Bryan
Carey, CEO of Benevis. “Sharing Smiles Day is a great way for our
care teams to expand their community reach and welcome new families
in need of oral healthcare and treatment services. We look forward
to this year’s event to provide essential dental care to old and
new friends at no cost.”
Benevis continuously works to improve access to essential dental
healthcare and create dental homes for families with various forms
of insurance, including Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance
Program (CHIP) plans. The dental healthcare and orthodontics
organization supports a network of like-minded, community-focused
dentists prioritizing patient health to make a national impact.
Sharing Smiles Day is open to children up to age 18 and adults
who do not have Medicaid or other forms of dental insurance. The
available dental treatments will be delivered at no cost. A limited
number of appointments are available, and Benevis strongly
encourages families to register at www.sharingsmilesday.com in
advance of May 19, 2024.
To learn more about the annual event, please watch our
video.
About Benevis
Benevis is a leading dental healthcare delivery organization for
practices focused on delivering life-changing oral care and
orthodontics to underserved communities. Through comprehensive care
and operational services that expand access to dentistry, Benevis
has a 20-year history of providing the highest quality care to
approximately 5 million children and adults. Its network reaches
more than 100 locally branded dental offices across the U.S. that
deliver treatment through 1.4 million visits each year. Benevis
also advocates for programs and legislation that ensure all
families have access to the oral healthcare they need and deserve.
For more information, visit Benevis.com.
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