Oklahoma City — Dental students from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry will offer complimentary dental care for children between the ages of 4 and 12 on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the OU College of Dentistry, 1201 N. Stonewall Ave.
During the college’s annual Kids’ Day, scheduled from 7:30 to 10:15 a.m., dental students – working under the supervision of trained dentists – will provide cleanings, fillings, crowns and caps as needed.
To register, call (405) 607-4755. Registration is required and space is limited. All patients must be accompanied to the appointment by a parent or legal guardian.
"Kids’ Day is a great opportunity for our students to reach out and make a difference in the lives of others who may not normally have the opportunity to receive dental care,” said Theresa White, D.D.S., professor and chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.
For more information or accommodations on the basis of disability, call (405) 607-4755.
The OU College of Dentistry is home to the state’s only doctor of dental surgery program and baccalaureate degree program in dental hygiene. More than 60 percent of the state of Oklahoma’s dentists are graduates of the OU College of Dentistry. The college provides general dental care and specialty care to Oklahomans through student, resident and faculty practice clinics. The OU College of Dentistry has established a reputation of training its students to provide the highest quality of clinical care available.