Free Dental Exams and Cleanings for Children at C-U Smile
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2021
Contact
Alicia Ekhoff, Dental Program Coordinator
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
(217) 531-4264 /
Free Dental Exams and Cleanings for Children at C-U Smile
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District will host a free dental screening event this Saturday
Champaign, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) will host C-U Smile on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana. The event will provide free oral healthcare services to children ages 0-17.
C-U Smile will offer free dental exams, cleanings, fluoride varnish treatments and dental sealants, as needed, and will fulfill the dental requirement for school children entering grades K, 2, and 6. The oral health fair will offer visits with the Tooth Fairy, provide interactive oral health instruction and tips on reducing dental anxiety. Appointments are not necessary; however, a parent or legal guardian must accompany the child. There are no income or residency requirements to receive services. Any adult accompanying a child may receive a free oral cancer screening.
Dr. Sidhu, CUPHD Dentist, stated “Childhood caries (decaying teeth) are the number one chronic disease among children; one in four young children have untreated cavities in their primary (baby) teeth. Primary teeth problems in adolescence lead to more serious issues with adult teeth. At the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, we work in the clinics and in the public schools to make sure kids and parents know they need to take care of their teeth.”
For more information, please contact the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Children’s Dental Clinic at (217) 531-4538 or visit www.c-uphd.org.
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