Cortland Dental & Braces Takes Part in Sharing Smiles Day to Deliver Free Dental Care to Chelsea and New Bedford Families in Need
02 Mayo 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Cortland Dental & Braces 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.
Cortland Dental & Braces is 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 1 PM. For the
volunteer event, Cortland Dental & Braces 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.
Families are encouraged to register in advance at
www.SharingSmilesDay.com, for care in the following
communities:
- Chelsea, MA (Revere Beach Pkwy.): 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
- New Bedford, MA (Hathaway Rd.): 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
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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