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Free Kids Dental Day set Aug. 5

Services include cleaning, hygiene exams and X-rays

Wilson Martino Dental, TLC Dental and The Smile Defenders will provide a Free Kids Dental Day on Aug. 5.

As part of the event, the dental teams will offer  free dental care for area children ages 12 and younger. This includes routine hygiene exams and cleaning, X-rays, fluoride and any dental work that can be done that day such as fillings, stainless steel crowns and resins. 

Parents of children with appointments will also be able to have any necessary exam forms signed for school registrations and/or requirements during the event.

To participate, parents or guardians are encouraged to reserve their child’s appointment by calling the offices directly. The schedule fills up quickly.

  • Wilson Martino Dental — Bridgeport: 304-842-7568
  • Wilson Martino Dental – Buckhannon: 304-472-4954
  • Wilson Martino Dental — Elkins: 304-636-2009
  • Wilson Martino Dental — Fairmont: 304-366-3910
  • Wilson Martino Dental — Morgantown: 304-599-6550
  • Smile Defenders of Clarksburg — 304-305-HERO (4376)
  • TLC Dental & Smile Defenders of Morgantown — 304-292-4412

Kids can meet one of the original Smile Defender characters, like Scrubby the Dog, trusty side-kick of Captain Super Smiles. 

Information on children’s health insurance will also be available and families will have the opportunity to obtain information about the West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program, a state-funded program, which provides dental and health insurance to families based on income levels. For more information on CHIP, visit www.wvchip.org.

This event will help families explore the various programs offered by the state and obtain coverage for their children. 

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