The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s School of Dentistry is searching for a few good mouths.
People who are in need of small fillings or a deep cleaning will receive four hours of free dental care including X-rays — all as part of students’ National Dental Boards Clinical Examination.
Qualified patients must also:
- Be older than 18
- Be in good health
- Not wear braces or fixed orthodontics
- Not have dentures or the need for them
- Have their back molars and more than 16 teeth
- Not receive chemotherapy or radiation treatment
- Be available for a four-hour session in the morning or afternoon of Sunday, March 17 or Monday, March 18.
Those who meet the criteria must schedule a half-hour screening session between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at the School of Dentistry, 650 E. 25th St. To schedule or for more information, call 816-200-2278 or email dentalboards2013@gmail.com.
About the UMKC School of Dentistry
The UMKC School of Dentistry originated in 1881 as the Kansas City Dental College. The name has changed and the school has grown and evolved into a multi-faceted institution, but it has maintained a tradition of excellence in education for over a century. The School offers a varied and complete range of educational experiences for students of dentistry and dental hygiene and for graduate and continuing education students. For more information about the UMKC School of Dentistry, visit dentistry.umkc.edu. You can also find the School of Dentistry on Facebook.
About the University of Missouri-Kansas City
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), one of four University of Missouri campuses, is a public university serving more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UMKC engages with the community and economy based on a four-part mission: life and health sciences; visual and performing arts; urban issues and education; and a vibrant learning and campus life experience. For more information about UMKC, visit http://www.umkc.edu/. You can also find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and watch us on YouTube.
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